The Microscope

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Across
  1. 5. tube a metal casing through which light passes to the oculars
  2. 6. lenses magnify and improve resolution of an image
  3. 9. increase in apparent size of a specimen
  4. 11. focus knob used to focus the specimen under low power objective
  5. 12. platform where glass slide is placed
  6. 15. rotates to put the selected objective into place
  7. 17. illuminates the specimen
  8. 18. lens focuses light from the light source onto the specimen
  9. 19. clips secures the glass slide
Down
  1. 1. amount of difference between the lightest part and darkest part of an image
  2. 2. Control knob that moves the glass slide around the stage
  3. 3. ability to distinguish two points as separate points
  4. 4. lenses that you look through and magnify the image 10x
  5. 7. support with the other hand
  6. 8. focus knob used to focus the specimen under medium or high power objectives
  7. 10. of view circular illuminated area you can see by looking through oculars
  8. 11. adjustment knob that adjusts the distance of the condenser lens from the specimen
  9. 13. to carry the microscope
  10. 14. knob that controls light intensity
  11. 16. iris diaphragm can be varied to regulate the amount of light reaching the condenser lens and the specimen