A microscope is an invention that helps us look more closely at a tiny object. Zaccharias Janssen and his father Hans invented the Microscope in 1590. Microscopes are now used in schools, Medical facilities and research facilities and have changed the way we look at things. These are the parts of the microscope Specimen control - hold and manipulate the specimen, stage - where the specimen rests, clips - used to hold the specimen still on …showed first 75 words of 683 total…

…showed last 75 words of 683 total…They have been used to identify the causes of many deadly diseases like malaria and tuberculosis. Microscopes can also help to find out why a person or animal died. Scientists can even use a microscope to figure out where illegal drugs come from. For example, looking at opium crystals through a microscope reveals different shapes depending on where the poppies they came from were grown. This information can help pinpoint the source of illegal drugs.