The Story of the Microscope

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The Story of the Microscope

• From The 1600s To The Present

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THE INVENTOR OF THE MICROSCOPE Anton van
Leeuwenhoek 1632-1723
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The van Leeuwenhoek Microscope
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This is an original van Leeuwenhoek microscope
preserved in his home town of Delft. It is about
the size of a postage stamp
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Wood Louse
Sketch
Replica
Forgery
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Specimens Viewed Through A Simple Microscope
Louse
Human blood cells
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English Tripod - 1680

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Marshall Microscope - 1700
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Culpeper Microscope - 1725
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Adams Microscope - 1750
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Brown Microscope - 1828
Orchid Cells
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Hartnack Microscope - 1875
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Modern Compound Light microscope
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Several Manufacturers Make Microscopes For High
Schools
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American Optical AO-60
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Swift Compound Light Microscope
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Swift Stereomicroscope
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A.O. Stereomicroscope
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Eyepiece
Body Tube
Revolving Nosepiece
Arm
High Power Objective
Low Power Objective
Stage Clips
Diaphragm
Stage
Coarse Adjustment
Light Source
Fine Adjustment
Base
Switch
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Carrying Your Microscope Correctly
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Incorrectly Carrying Your Scope
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Putting Your Microscope Away

• Storing your scope for use the next time requires
  that you follow a few easy steps -

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Remove The Slide From The Stage

• Dispose of the specimen as directed by your
  teacher
• Clean the slide and cover slip
• Return the slide and cover slip to its proper
  place

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Always Store Your Scope On 10X
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Unplug Your Scope Correctly
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Wind The Cord Around The Base
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Cover Your Scope Before Returning It
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