The Microscope

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Across
  1. 3. Adjusts the amount of light passing into the specimen
  2. 4. Adjusts the brightness of the light source
  3. 7. A knob that adjusts the focus of the image in order to produce a sharp image
  4. 9. Acts as a support and carries the light source
  5. 13. A knob that adjusts the initial focus of the image
  6. 15. Allow movement of slide while viewing
  7. 18. Allows minor corrections to the image, compensating for the difference in vision between the two eyes
Down
  1. 1. A hole on the stage through which light passes
  2. 2. The lens that collects and focuses light from the light source into the specimen
  3. 5. Light source or mirror that projects light through the specimen
  4. 6. Holds the objective lenses; is rotated to change the magnification power
  5. 8. Carries the eyepiece just above the objective lens
  6. 10. Carries the optical parts in the upper part of the microscope
  7. 11. Hold the slide in place on the stage
  8. 12. The lens that is closest to the eye when looking into the microscope
  9. 14. The lens that is closest to the object being viewed
  10. 16. Small platform where the slide is mounted
  11. 17. Supports the head and connects it to the base