Biology: A question about microscopes (simple)?

[Śųńġ M]

I was wondering "Why is it important that the objective lens is wound away from the stage while focusing?"

 

[Andrew]

So you can focus more clearly. Rather then jumping in the stage.

 

[Andrew]

So you can focus more clearly. Rather then jumping in the stage.

 

[sarahhhh]

so it won't touch the slide.