New low noise CCD cameras for Pi-of-the-Sky project

G. Kasprowicz; H. Czyrkowski; R. Dabrowski; W. Dominik; L. Mankiewicz; K. Pozniak; R. Romaniuk; P. Sitek; M. Sokolowski; R. Sulej; J. Uzycki; G. Wrochna

doi:10.1117/12.714861

12 October 2006 New low noise CCD cameras for Pi-of-the-Sky project

G. Kasprowicz, H. Czyrkowski, R. Dabrowski, W. Dominik, L. Mankiewicz, K. Pozniak, R. Romaniuk, P. Sitek, M. Sokolowski, R. Sulej, J. Uzycki, G. Wrochna

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Proceedings Volume 6347, Photonics Applications in Astronomy, Communications, Industry, and High-Energy Physics Experiments 2006; 63470N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.714861
Event: Photonics Applications in Astronomy, Communications, Industry, and High-Energy Physics Experiments 2006, 2006, Wilga, Poland

Abstract

Modern research trends require observation of fainter and fainter astronomical objects on large areas of the sky. This implies usage of systems with high temporal and optical resolution with computer based data acquisition and processing. Therefore Charge Coupled Devices (CCD) became so popular. They offer quick picture conversion with much better quality than film based technologies. This work is theoretical and practical study of the CCD based picture acquisition system. The system was optimized for "Pi of The Sky" project. But it can be adapted to another professional astronomical researches. The work includes issue of picture conversion, signal acquisition, data transfer and mechanical construction of the device.

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G. Kasprowicz, H. Czyrkowski, R. Dabrowski, W. Dominik, L. Mankiewicz, K. Pozniak, R. Romaniuk, P. Sitek, M. Sokolowski, R. Sulej, J. Uzycki, and G. Wrochna "New low noise CCD cameras for Pi-of-the-Sky project", Proc. SPIE 6347, Photonics Applications in Astronomy, Communications, Industry, and High-Energy Physics Experiments 2006, 63470N (12 October 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.714861

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