Objective Lenses

Three or four lenses with a range of different magnifications

Stage

A platform that holds the slide for observation

Slide

A thin piece of glass that holds the specimen

Lamp

Provides light to illuminate the specimen, sometimes used with a mirror

Eyepiece Lens

Part of the microscope through which you look

Arm

Supports and connects the eyepiece lens to the base; also a handle for carrying

Focus Wheel

Used to bring the object in and out of focus

Base

Supports the microscope