Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Dec 1994
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1994aas...185.6304t&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society, 185th AAS Meeting, #63.04; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 26, p.1417
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
A prototype CCD camera design has been developed in support of the GNAT (Global Network of Automated Telescopes) project. This design is capable of operating essentially any CCD imaging device with a single readout amplifier, including large devices such as the Loral CCD441, a 2 kilopixel square array. A camera constructed according to the design documentation will provide low-noise signal processing, 16-bit digitization, and a readout speed capability approaching 50 kilopixels/second. Although capable of supporting large imagers and operating in a wide variety of imaging modes such as n x m binning, sub-array readout, and continuous scanning, a key design consideration has been low cost of construction. Enhancements of this design will permit parallel operation of multiple imagers, increasing effective sky coverage. The placement of a well documented camera design into the public domain will permit even very modestly funded researchers and institutions to acquire an instrument-quality camera. The construction and operation of this system will also provide valuable experience and educational opportunities.
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