How Do You Focus A Microscope On High Power?
Microscopes are very expensive tools used by science to examine objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. These tools are very useful, and can provide valuable information to the user, but will only work if they are used properly. If improper use occurs, it could damage your microscope and your slides. Getting the objects into focus can be tricky, therefore quite frustrating. Learn how to focus a microscope. Plug in your microscope and remove the cover. If there is a lens cover, remove it and set it aside. Make sure all your slides and lenses are clean. Check the light and make sure nothing is obscuring it that will throw shadows on your specimen. Position the slide underneath the lens. See that your specimen is placed under the center of the lens. Make sure the lens is set to low power before you turn it on. Focus on your specimen using first the course knob, the bigger of the two. This is to get a general picture of your specimen. Now you are ready to turn the fine fo
