Cahill Rooftop Observatory

Equipment Database - SSI LYNXX-PC

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SSI LYNXX-PC
Adapter Size1.25"
ChipTC-211
Chip Size2.6×2.6 mm
Chip Format192×165
Pixel Size13.8×16.0 μm
Readout Time6.0 s
Gain
CTI
Well Capacity150000 e
Read Noise80.0 e
Dark Current100.0 e/s

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This CCD is not yet ready for use.

We recovered two of these first-generation amateur CCDs from the Robinson observatory. One CCD has what appears to be a 1.25" tube (shown above), the other has a flat surface with no adapter. Both CCDs will require some work before we can mount them.