CX41 Parts and functions

Condensor – I

This part of the microscope focuses light from the lamp into a tightly, focussed cone passing through the specimen on the stage and the objective lenses above. The condenser's position focuses the light path between the condenser, through the specimen and on to the objectives and is important. You'll see a lot more detail in a properly aligned microscope. There is more about this in 'Setting up you microscope'