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Santa Barbara Instrument Group ST-5C Operating Manual (42 pages)

Advanced CCD Camera

Brand: Santa Barbara Instrument Group | Category: Security Camera | Size: 0.12 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction to CCD Cameras

7
- How Ccds Work
  7
- Ccds Applied to Astronomical Imaging
  8
  - Cooling
    8
  - Dark Frames
    9
- The Various CCD Parameters and How They Affect Imaging
  9
  - Pixel Size
    9
  - Full Well Capacity
    9
  - Dark Current
    10
  - Read Noise
    10
  - Frame Transfer
    10
  - Antiblooming Protection
    11
  - A/D Bits and Digitization Rate
    11
  - Binning
    12
  - Spectral Response
    12
- Camera Hardware Architecture
  13
2 The First Day with the Camera

15
3 Advanced Imaging Techniques

25
- Taking a Good Flat Field
  25
- Track and Accumulate
  25
- Color Imaging
  25
- Autoguiding
  26
- Field Operation
  26
4 Glossary

27
5 Hints and Tips

31
- Question and Answer
  31
- CCDOPS Use Tips
  33
- Hints and Tips for Laptop Users
  33
- Telescope Tips
  34
Appendix A - Specifications

37
- DC Power Jack
  37
- Communications Port
  37
- Telescope Port
  38

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Santa Barbara Instrument Group ST-5C Operating Manual (42 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to CCD Cameras

2 The First Day with the Camera

3 Advanced Imaging Techniques

4 Glossary

5 Hints and Tips

Appendix A - Specifications

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