Compound MicroscopeCreated by J. Connelly (2014)

Objectives- History

- Structure and Function

- Intro. Lab

What is it?- A Microscope that has more than one lens

- Ocular lens- Objective lens

History-First Microscope invented in 16th century by:

Hans and Zacharias Jansen

-First person to use a microscope to view individual cells :Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)

History Cont’d.-First person to coin the term “cell” as a basic unit of life and published extensive works on microscopy:

Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Structure and Function

Safety and HandlingALWAYS! Use both Hands when carrying a microscope.- One hand hold-the arm and onehand holding thebase.

Safety and Handling

- Keep scope on flat stable surface and away from the edges!

Operation

- Plug in!- Turn on light!- Make sure you start at the lowest power!

Operationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUo2fHZaZCU

Labletter “e” at 40x

Labletter “e” at 100x

LabHairs at 40x

LabHairs at 100x