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Starlight Xpress SXVR-H9C User Manual

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Handbook for the SXVR-H9C

Issue 1 June 2009

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Alternative Software

Although we hope that you will be satisfied with our ‘SXV_hmf_usb’ software, other
companies are offering alternative programs with more powerful processing
functions. One of these is programs is ‘AstroArt’ by MSB software. You can purchase
AstroArt from many dealers Worldwide and more information may be obtained from
their web site at

http://www.msb-astroart.com

‘Maxim DL’ is another popular choice and you can find out more by visiting

http://www.cyanogen.com

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Some details of the camera and CCD characteristics

CCD type:

Sony ICX285AK Exview interline Bayer matrix imager.

CCD size:

Active area 8.95mm x 6.7mm

CCD pixels: 1392 x 1040 pixel array. Each pixel is 6.45 x 6.45uM (or 12.9 x
12.9uM in binned 2x2 mode).

Well depth:

Full res. mode 25,000e. Binned 2x2 mode approx. 40,000e

Mean visual QE: 60%, 65% at peak (540nM)

Useful spectral response: 360nM – 1100nM

Readout noise: Approx. 4e RMS typical, 8e max.

Back focal distance: The CCD is approximately 17.5mm from the barrel front.

Camera size: 63mm diameter x 62mm long