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FLI and Astronomy
FLI has supplied cooled CCD imaging systems to the world’s finest observatories, universities, research institutions and back-yard astronomers. Here are a few of the reasons our cameras excel at astronomical imaging:
Camera Performance
Excellent linearity throughout the entire CCD range
Precision regulated cooling (up to 70 deg C)
Low-noise 16-bit operation at all down load speeds
Highest download speeds available (up to 20 MHz)
Camera Design
Guaranteed sensor accuracy (orthogonal & x,y location)
Hermetically sealed CCD chamber
Hermetically sealed electronics (ProLine)
Large internal frame buffer
Air, liquid or dual operation cooling backs
Dual accessory power and USB connections (ProLine)
Direct USB 2.0 link
Xenon or Argon back-filled CCD chambers
Camera Options
Kodak, E2V and Fairchild Imaging sensors
Back-illuminated, front-illuminated, interline and CMOS sensor
Up to 96% QE, 300nm to 1050 nm spectral response
Color and monochrome imaging systems are available
High transmission windows (Quartz, Fused Silica, Sapphire, and others)
Eight available color filter wheels, two available digital focusers
Wide range of available adapters
Research Grade UBVRI, LRGH, Ha, OIII and SII filters
Sensors as large as 39 mega-pixel
Compatible Software
MaxIm DL
CCDSoft
Astroart
Linux
ASCOM API (coming soon)