Alternative software, Some details of the camera and ccd characteristics – Starlight Xpress SXV-M7C User Manual
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CCD window. If this becomes a problem, try to store the camera in a warm, dry place,
or in a plastic lunch box containing a sachet of silica gel desiccant.
N.B. DO NOT leave the camera switched on for long periods between uses. The
cold CCD will collect ice by slow diffusion through any small leaks and this will
become corrosive water on the cooler and CCD pins when the power is removed. If
substantial amounts of moisture are seen on the CCD, dismantle the camera and
dry it thoroughly.
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Alternative Software
Although we hope that you will be satisfied with ‘SXV_M7C’, other companies are
offering alternative software. The most active and successful of these is ‘AstroArt’ by
MSB software. You can purchase AstroArt from many dealers Worldwide and more
information may be obtained from their web site at
Maxim DL is also a very popular option and may be purchased from many
astronomical equipment dealers. Their web site is at http://www.cyanogen.com
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Some details of the camera and CCD characteristics
CCD type:
Sony ICX429AK
‘Exview’ secondary colour matrix imager.
CCD size:
Active area
6.47 x 4.83mm
Pixel
size:
8.6 x 8.3uM
QE
peak:
approx. 60% at 600nM (yellow pixels)