Microscope Access

Found on the rotating nosepiece; they offer varying magnification levels (typically 4x, 10x, 40x, and sometimes 100x). Stage: The flat platform where you place your slide.

Adjusts the amount of light passing through the stage to improve contrast. Common Types of Microscopes Different tasks require different tools: Teachers Guide to Microscopes - Carolina Knowledge Center MICROSCOPE

Understanding these components is key to successful viewing: Found on the rotating nosepiece; they offer varying

Sends light through the specimen from below. Found on the rotating nosepiece