RP-microspy

• how do you do the microscopy practical?

  • Rotate the objective lenses so that the low power, eg ×10, is in line with the stage.
  • Turn the coarse focus so that the stage is as close to the objective lens as possible. You should not look through the microscope to do this.
  • Place the microscope slide on the stage. Line it up so that the specimen is in the centre of the stage, where the light passes through.
  • focus and Draw a low power image or record a digital image of what you see. repeat and refocus
• what are the risks in a microscopy experiment?

  • Care must be taken when looking down the microscope if the illumination is too bright.
  • Care must be taken when using microscope stains.
  • Care must be taken when handling coverslips and microscope slides.