Care, Feeding, And Use Of Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) Imagers At Palomar Observatory

James E. Gunn; James A. Westphal

doi:10.1117/12.965831

1 January 1981 Care, Feeding, And Use Of Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) Imagers At Palomar Observatory

James E. Gunn, James A. Westphal

Proceedings Volume 0290, Solid-State Imagers for Astronomy; (1981) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.965831
Event: Solid State Imagers for Astronomy, 1981, Cambridge, United States

Abstract

Both TI and RCA CCDs have been applied to two-dimensional photometry and spectroscopy at Palomar. The optical, mechanical, and electronic properties of these chips are described along with a discussion of drive, processing, and recording techniques. A focal conversion optical system, the "Prime Focus Universal Extra-galactic Instrument" (PFUEI) is used to more optimally match the Hale 5 meter plate scale. Calibration and data analysis are discussed with illustrations of results.

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James E. Gunn and James A. Westphal "Care, Feeding, And Use Of Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) Imagers At Palomar Observatory", Proc. SPIE 0290, Solid-State Imagers for Astronomy, (1 January 1981); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.965831

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