a microscope fluid applicator includes an immersion fluid reservoir for storing immersion fluid and an applicator tip coupled to the immersion fluid reservoir . the microscope fluid applicator is releasably engaged to a moveable turret on a microscope . the microscope fluid applicator may be secured to an objective lens port on a turret of a microscope via threads . immersion fluid is ejected from the applicator tip onto a sample holder . the turret may be rotated to place an immersion fluid objective into the immersion fluid . the sample may then be viewed through the immersion fluid . any excess immersion fluid that is dispensed from the applicator tip may be collected in a fluid collector to prevent contamination of the microscope optics and other components .