Microscope -

Sends light through the specimen from below.

Found on the rotating nosepiece; they offer varying magnification levels (typically 4x, 10x, 40x, and sometimes 100x). Stage: The flat platform where you place your slide. MICROSCOPE

Used for precise, sharp focusing at higher powers. Sends light through the specimen from below

Used for initial focusing at low power.

The lens you look through, usually providing 10x magnification. usually providing 10x magnification.