objects too small to see with the naked eye must be viewed with a microscope. while a
standard microscope may enhance a slide 100 times up to perhaps 300 times its normal
size, it has limited options for extremely small specimens. a compound microscope is the
next phase of scope and allows you to see objects magnified 1000 times. compound
microscopes come with an internal light source, which adjusts via the diaphragm. learning to
adjust and operate a compound microscope is an essential step in acclimating yourself to
lab work.