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Objective lens
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The lens nearest the specimen on the microscope (typically 10x, 40x, 100x)
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Microscope
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A device for magnifying objects that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. Invented in 17th century.
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Anton van Leeuwenhoek
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Developed a simple microscope (one lens magnifier) to see bacteria. First to publish drawings of bacteria in 1676.
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Compound microscope
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Employing two or more sets of lenses. Contains much higher magnification.
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