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APM Professional Telescopes

1m F/8 Ritchey Chrétien with dual Nasmyth Foci, Cape Town (South Africa)

Another large telescope for the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). An 1m F/8 Alt-Az mounted Ritchey Chrétien for robotic use. It has dual Nasmyth Foci. The main telescopes used for research are located at the SAAO observing station (32°22.795’S 20°48,657’E) near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, a 4-hour drive from Cape Town.

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ATIK Cameras

ATIK Scientific Grade CCD Camera

Atik TE 77 product

The TE-77, demonstrates the power and versatility of charged coupled device technology.

Large 24 μm pixel
300,000 e- single pixel full well capacity
Front or back illuminated options
Optional high-speed shutter
16 or 18 bit ADC with low noise mode

With an increased cooling delta, this argon filled camera achieves extremely low read noise, enabling it to detect even the smallest signals. Additionally, the extremely deep full well depth results in much lower saturation when imaging, which reveals exceptional detail.

This advanced sensor from Teledyne e2v is perfectly complemented by Atik’s design and engineering. This camera provides excellent performance in the most demanding of applications such as chemiluminescence, fluorescence, spectroscopy, microscopy, and bioluminescence due to its large pixels, low noise characteristics, and excellent QE.

There is also the option to integrate a 45mm high speed bi-stable shutter with an opening time of 20.0 milliseconds. With the assistance of our in-house engineering department, the TE-77 can be fully customized to suit your specifications of specific OEM applications

The TE-77 camera is built to the highest standards in our own ISO 9001 certified production facility and is available with an extensive software development kit.

For Astronomy

The Atik TE-77 Camera is an ideal choice for those looking for a powerful, versatile imaging telescope instrument. Its advanced cooling performance allows for accurate and noise-free long-exposure shots of faint celestial objects. With its dual-stage thermoelectric cooler keeping temperatures stabilized up to -40° Celsius at ambient temperature of 20 Celsius in just minutes and requiring little power draw.

For Spectroscopy

Because of its high sensitivity, low noise, and efficient download rates, the Atik TE-77 camera is ideal for spectroscopy science imaging. The e2v CCD77 CCD sensor provides instant, clear images thanks to its 24 µm pixel size. An optional shutter built into the camera can also reduce distortion caused by short exposure times, further improving image quality.

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Key Features • Exposure control 0.001s - 24 hrs • -60°C cooling delta • Asymmetric binning • True 16 bit digitisation • Optional mechanical shutte • Full frame operation • 8e- read noise typical • > 600k e extended full well • 24 µm square pixels • External trigger • Fully customisable - available as a board set	Key Benefits • Very low read noise and dark current • Very high dynamic range • Reliable and robust • Customisable to your specific requirements • No moving parts (shutter and fans excluded) • Manufactured at our ISO 9001 accredited European premises • Reflection free imaging	Software Development Kit (SDK) • C interface covering all camera functions • Windows c++ examples • .net examples • .net Wrapper • Linux compatible • µManager compatible • Python compatible	Ordering Codes ATK0207 Front illuminated ATK0208 Front illuminated with shutter ATK0209 Back illuminated ATK0210 Back illuminated with shutter

Specifications

Image Sensor	e2v CCD77 front or back illuminated CCD
Resolution	512 x 512
Pixel Pitch	24 μm
Sensor Size	12.3 x 12.3 mm
Full Well	300,000 e-
Read Noise	8e- (provisional)
Set Point Cooling at ambient of 20^oC	-40°C
Mount Type	M54 x 0.75
ADC	16 or 18 bit
Backfocus Distance	without shutter: 11.9mm ±0.5 with shutter: 16.9mm ±0.5
Reading Mode	Full frame CCD with optional physical shutter
Exposure Range	10 ms - unlimited

APM Professional Telescopes

1m F/8 Ritchey Chrétien with dual Nasmyth Foci, Cape Town (South Africa)

Another large telescope for the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). An 1m F/8 Alt-Az mounted Ritchey Chrétien for robotic use. It has dual Nasmyth Foci. The main telescopes used for research are located at the SAAO observing station (32°22.795’S 20°48,657’E) near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, a 4-hour drive from Cape Town.