Starlight Xpress SXV-M5C User Manual
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Handbook for SXV-M5C Issue 1 August 2004
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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_M5C’, 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
http://www.msb-astroart.com
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 ICX405AK
‘SuperHAD’ interline CCD imager with CMYG
filters.
CCD size:
Active area
4.9 x 3.65mm
Pixel size:
9.8 x 6.3uM
QE peak:
approx. 60% at 540nM
Spectral response:
Power consumption:
220v / 110v AC @ 12 watts max., 12v DC @ 750mA