All About Parts of a Microscope: Best Guide 2026

Parts of a Microscope digital microscope

What Are the Parts of a Microscope? A compound light microscope has three groups of parts. The optical parts (eyepiece and objective lenses) magnify the image. The mechanical parts (arm, base, stage, nosepiece and focus knobs) hold and position the slide. The illumination parts (light source, condenser and diaphragm) light the specimen and control contrast. … Read more