A microscope is an optical instrument that can be used for magnification.  It's often made up of multiple parts, including:

* optics (lens, focus, calibration)
* a camera
* a lighting system
* a moving stage to hold slides

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## Questions

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[questions:microscopes]

## Activities

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## Updates

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