Do you know how to use a light microscope? If you answered no, or you just want to see if this site will refresh the knowledge buried inside your cranium, then this is for you! First and foremost, one must know the parts of a microscope. The diagram on the left shows the parts of a microscope. However, that is rather small and it has NO funky music! If that image bores you, look at this video that gives a tour and names all the parts of a light microscope.