Table of Contents
- 1 In which direction should the slide be moved?
- 2 Which part of the microscope does the microscope slide rest on while being viewed?
- 3 When you first view a slide under the microscope you are supposed to use this objective lens?
- 4 What feature of the microscope allows you to move the specimen?
- 5 Is the image always best with the highest illumination?
- 6 What should you do if your slide looks drastically different from your slide?
In which direction should the slide be moved?
A specimen that is right-side up and facing right on the microscope slide will appear upside-down and facing left when viewed through a microscope, and vice versa. Similarly, if the slide is moved left while looking through the microscope, it will appear to move right, and if moved down, it will seem to move up.
Which part of the microscope does the microscope slide rest on while being viewed?
Stage
Stage: The platform the slide rests on while being viewed. The stage has a hole in it to permit light to pass through both it and the specimen. The mechanical stage permits precise movement of the specimen.
When you first view a slide under the microscope you are supposed to use this objective lens?
When focusing on a slide, ALWAYS start with either the 4X or 10X objective. Once you have the object in focus, then switch to the next higher power objective.
When the slide mechanical stage is moved to the right which way does the image appear to move?
If you have to close one eye when looking into the microscope, it’s ok. Remember, everything is upside down and backwards. When you move the slide to the right, the image goes to the left! Do not touch the glass part of the lenses with your fingers.
When you move the slide away from you the image will also move away from you?
How well do you know your Microscope?
| A | B |
|---|---|
| right | direction image moves when you move the slide left |
| towards | direction image moves when you move the slide away from you |
| away | direction image moves when you move the slide towards you |
| upside down and backwards | position of images under the microscope |
What feature of the microscope allows you to move the specimen?
Coarse Adjustment Knob- The coarse adjustment knob located on the arm of the microscope moves the stage up and down to bring the specimen into focus. The gearing mechanism of the adjustment produces a large vertical movement of the stage with only a partial revolution of the knob.
Is the image always best with the highest illumination?
Is the image always best with highest illumination? Is the same level of illumination best for all magnifications? Higher illumination is better for high power and lower illumination is better for lower power.
What should you do if your slide looks drastically different from your slide?
What should you do if your slide looks dramatically different from the slide in your lab manual? You probably should move the slide around a bit or change to a different power objective to find the correct tissue or cell type on the slide.