Santa Barbara Instrument Group ST-8E, ST-9E Spezifikationen

A circulating water pump and tubing are available from SBIG as optional accessories. In our experience, further cooling of Kodak CCDs beyond the p

Male-to-Male T-thread adapter This adapter is also threaded internally for 1/25" filter cells, so it can be used to hold a single filter when

Accessories for the ST-7/8/9/10/2000 Series Cameras CFW9 Five Position Filter Wheel Seen here attached to an ST camera body. The CFW9 makes it

SGS Self-Guiding Spectrograph The SGS utilizes the guiding CCD in the ST-7/8/9/10/2000 cameras to hold the object being measured on the narrow entr

Precision Rotating Nosepiece This nosepiece replaces the D-block on the ST-7/8/9/10/2000 camera. It allows a small but precise rotation of the cam

Water Pump and Tubing (110VAC) This 110VAC (only) submersible water pump may be used with any ST-7/8/9/10/2000 camera equipped with the water circu

12VDC Power Supply This optional power supply converts 12VDC from a battery to the 5VDC and 12VDC required by the camera. It is for operating your

Ethernet to Parallel Adapter The E2P adapter converts a parallel ST-7/8/9/10 camera to Ethernet. A server utility is provided with the adapter box

Accessories for the STL Series Cameras (STL-1001E, STL-1301E, STL-4020M, STL-4020CM, STL-6303E, STL-11000M, STL-11000CM) Remote Guiding Head The re

Power Supply Extension Cable This 6 pin DIN to 6 pin DIN cable extends the power cord from the STL power supply to the camera by approximately 9 fe

Relay Adapter The relay adapter box converts the ST-7/8/9/10/2000 electronic relays to mechanical relays. Most commercially available mounts such

In the tracking configuration, the TC-237 CCD will normally be binned 2x2 for increased sensitivity. When binned 2x2 the field of view remains 2.7X

Third Party Products Supporting SBIG Cameras: TheSky version 5, level II is distributed with SBIG cameras at no additional charge. This is a full w

__________________________…____ CONTACTING SBIG Thank you for your interest in our products. We would like to make ourselves easily available for y

COMPLETE SYSTEMS It is the little things that count: These cameras are complete systems. There is no need to add in the additional cost of a

MORE OPTIONS SBIG continues to explore new methods and accessories to make professional quality imaging an achievable standard for amateurs.

Model ST-402ME ST-1603ME and ST-3200ME CCD Imaging Cameras _______.___._________ SBIG ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS

1………………………….….. Model ST-402ME Simple and Powerful: These were the design goals for the ST-402ME camera: We wanted something simple and easy to us

Similarities to the former ST-237A: Like its predecessor, the ST-237A, this single sensor camera is designed for light weight, low cost and high per

Object: M65 and M66 Exposure: 67 seconds - Single TDI Exposure taken with KAF-0402E CCD Scope: C-8 at F/4.8 Image size: 765 x 874 Processing:

ST-402ME Typical Specifications CCD Specifications CCD Kodak KAF-0402ME Pixel Array 765 x 510 pixels, 6.9 x 4.6 mm Total Pixels 390,000 Pi

1………………………….….. MODEL ST-1603ME CCD IMAGING CAMERA The ST-1603ME is the same as the ST-402ME, with the exception of the imaging CCD. The ST-1603ME

1………………………….….. Company Philosophy Our company has brought together a group of unique individuals, each with years of experience in his or her part

important than maximum cooling or self-guiding. Of course it will also perform very well for astronomical applications, particularly where an exter

internal TC-237H guiding CCD. The ST-1603ME has no provision for a second CCD, so it cannot be upgraded to a self-guiding camera. In both cases, a

ST-1603ME Typical Specifications CCD CCD Kodak KAF-1603ME Pixel Array 1530 x 1020 pixels CCD Size 13.8 x 9.2 mm Total Pixels 1.56 million Pixel Siz

1………………………….….. MODEL ST-3200ME CCD IMAGING CAMERA The ST-3200ME is essentially the same camera as the ST-402ME and except that the imaging CCD is

Comparison of ST-3200ME and ST-10XMEI: Since both the ST-3200ME and the ST-10XMEI cameras are single sensor models using the KAF-3200ME CCD, a brief

ST-3200ME Typical Specifications CCD CCD Kodak KAF-3200ME Pixel Array 2184 x 1472 pixels CCD Size 14.9 x 10 mm Total Pixels 3.21 million Pixel Siz

Model ST-7XE/XME CCD Imaging Camera _______.___._________ SBIG ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS

…………………………………... Model ST-7XE/XME Dual CCD Self-Guiding Camera The Model ST-7XE/XME is a self-guided imaging camera and contains two CCD detectors

catalog and Hubble Guide Star Catalog, plus a non-stellar data base from NCC, IC, PCC (Principle Galaxies Catalog), PK planetary nebulae, WDS (doubl

Of greatest significance is the increased quantum efficiency due to the addition of a microlens array over the pixels and the use of MAR coated cove

INTRODUCTION SBIG, The Pioneering CCD Company In most high technology markets there are "pioneers", companies who have the technolog

ST-7XE/XME Typical Specifications CCD Specifications CCD Kodak KAF-0402E/ME + TC-237 Pixel Array 765 x 510 pixels, 6.9 x 4.6 mm Total Pixel

Model ST-8XE/XME CCD Imaging Camera _______.___._________ SBIG ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS

1………………………….….. Model ST-8XME Dual CCD Self-Guiding Camera The Model ST-8XME is identical to the Model ST-7XME except that it is furnished with a

M51. Model ST-8E image of the Whirlpool Galaxy taken through a 12.5" f/6.7 telescope. Courtesy William McLaughlin

NGC 7000. A portion of the North American nebula was captured with 5" f/6 telescope using an ST-8 camera equipped with an H-alpha filter .

ST-8XME Typical Specifications CCD Specifications CCD Kodak KAF-1603ME + TC-237H Pixel Array 1530 x 1020 pixels, 13.8 x 9.2 mm Total Pixels

Model ST-9XE CCD Imaging Camera _______.___._________ SBIG ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS

1………………………….….. Model ST-9XE Dual CCD Self-Guiding Camera The ST-9XE is identical to the ST-7/8/10/2000 cameras with the exception of the imaging

about perfect for optimum sensitivity under typical seeing conditions. This gives the long focal length user the advantage of larger more sensitive

Field of View: The image and diagram below demonstrates the larger field of view one obtains with the ST-9XE detector compared to the ST-7XE. Note

Along the way we were granted two U.S. Patents, one for Track and Accumulate and the other for Self-Guiding. Of more significance to customers readi

ST-9XE Typical Specifications CCD Specifications CCD Kodak KAF-0261E + TC-237 Pixel Array 512 x 512 pixels, 10.2 mm x 10.2 mm Total Pixels

Model ST-10XE/XME CCD Imaging Camera _______.___._________ SBIG ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS

1……………………………….….. Model ST-10XE/XME Dual CCD Self-Guiding Camera The Model ST-10XE and ST-10XME are the highest resolution CCD cameras in the &quo

Rosette Nebula, ST-10 image courtesy Loke Tan

The file size of high resolution images can be reduced by about half by saving the images in SBIG compressed file format. The benefit of this for

The Multi-Megapixel KAF-3200E enhanced CCD installed in the ST-10XE Camera. Our highest resolution, dual sensor, self-guiding CCD camera. Omega C

Veil Nebula, ST-10 image courtesy Loke Tan

ST-10XE/XME Typical Specifications CCD Specifications (ST-10XE) CCD (ST-10XME) CCD Kodak KAF-3200E + TC-237 Kodak KAF-3200ME + TC237 Pixel Arr

Model ST-2000XM/XCM CCD Imaging Camera _______.___._________ SBIG ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS

1……………………………….….. Model ST-2000XM Dual CCD Self-Guiding Camera Our customers have been invaluable sources of inspiration and direction. It was in

__________________________…____ SBIG CCD IMAGING CAMERAS The SBIG product line consists of a series of thermoelectrically cooled CCD imaging came

capable of self-guiding without any compromise in the quantum efficiency of the imaging CCD. In other words, not only CAN it self-guide, it can do

• Adapter plug for telescope interface cable (for autoguiding) • Telescope interface cable (for autoguiding) • Universal 90-240VAC power supply

ST-2000XM First Light Images: M51. ST-2000XM. This LRGB test shot was taken by Ron Wodaski through a 6" refractor using a CFW8A filter whee

ST-2000XM Typical Specifications CCD Specifications CCD Kodak KAI-2020M + TC-237 Pixel Array 1600 x 1200 pixels, 11.8 x 8.9 mm Total Pixels

1……………………………….….. Model ST-2000XCM Dual CCD, Self-Guiding Camera with Single-Shot Color CCD The ST-2000XCM is the same camera as the ST-2000XM mo

ST-2000XCM Typical Specifications CCD Specifications CCD Kodak KAI-2020CM + TC-237 Pixel Array 1600 x 1200 pixels, 11.8 x 8.9 mm Total Pixel

SBIG Research Series STL-1001E, STL-1302E, STL-4020M, STL-6303E and STL-11000M Large Format CCD Cameras …………………………

1…………… …… ……… ………..….. Research Series Dual Head, Triple Sensor, Self-Guiding, Large Format CCD Cameras The Research Series Self-Guiding CCD camer

quick and easy transition between filter sets. A shutter mechanism is also located inside the camera body, between the filter wheel and the sealed CC

Model STL-1001E Typical Specificaitons CCD SPECIFICATIONS Imaging CCD Kodak Enhanced KAF-1001E Pixel Array 1024 x 1024 pixels, 24.6 x 24.6 mm Total Pi

TRACK AND ACCUMULATE (U.S. Patent # 5,365,269) Using an innovative engineering approach SBIG developed an imaging camera function called Track &am

Model STL-4020M/CM Typical Specificaitons CCD SPECIFICATIONS Imaging CCD Kodak Enhanced KAI-4021M (KAI-4021CM for single shot color model) Pixel Array

Model STL-1301E Typical Specificaitons CCD SPECIFICATIONS Imaging CCD Kodak Enhanced KAF-1301E Pixel Array 1280 x 1024 pixels, 20.5 x 16.4 mm Total Pi

Model STL-6303E Typical Specificaitons CCD SPECIFICATIONS Imaging CCD Kodak Enhanced KAF-6303E Pixel Array 3060 x 2040 pixels, 27.5 x 18.4 mm Total Pi

Model STL-11000M/CM Typical Specificaitons CD SPECIFICATIONS Imaging CCD Kodak Enhanced KAI-11000M (KAI-11000CM for single shot color model)Pixel Arra

Remote Guiding Head Specifications (Typical) Dimensions 2.75 x 2 x 2 inches (7 x 5 x 5 cm) excluding nosepiece, desiccant plug and connector

…………………………………... All Weather SEEING MONITOR Professional observatories often employ a monitor to determine the quality of seeing each night. This

different software. The Seeing Monitor is intended to be set up once and left outdoors for an indefinite period. The Seeing Monitor uses an uncool

The streaks below Polaris in these images are due to the fact that the camera is shutterless and Polaris is exposing the CCD while it is being read

second is when we get “Santa Ana” winds off the mountains behind Santa Barbara, which is a hot wind characterized by really clear, but highly turbul

1………………………….….. MODEL CFW-9COLOR FILTER WHEEL SBIG pioneered tricolor imaging for amateurs by developing hardware and software to register and colo

COMPUTER PLATFORMS SBIG is unique in its support of both PC and Macintosh platforms for our parallel cameras. The imaging cameras in this c

distribution of different ionized gasses in an object. SBIG also furnishes precision UBVRI filter sets with the Model CFW-9, filters that allow the

1………………………….….. Model CFW10 and CFW10-SA Filter Wheel The new CFW10 is a ten-position filter wheel designed for the USB version of our ST camera se

older parallel cameras unless one has an available serial port on the computer to control the CFW10 through a separate serial cable. CFW10 Exp

Filters for RGB and LRGB Color Imaging, Narrow Band Imaging and Photometry Many of the best astro images seen in Sky & Telescope and Astronomy ma

Custom Scientific 1.25" RGBC 4 filter set: This RGBC filter set is the standard SBIG set that comes with the CFW8A filter wheel and is intended

Custom Scientific 1.25" and 50mm H-alpha Filters SBIG offers two versions of H-alpha filter from Custom Scientific, a relatively narrow 4.5 nm

Astrodon 1.25" LRGBC plus Narrowband Filter Sets This "expanded" color imaging set from Astrodon is a new entry for SBIG. In May of

the emission line wavelength while rejecting other wavelengths outside the filters passband. This makes them very effective at suppressing light pol

……………………………… …... BAADER NARROWBAND FILTERS SBIG is pleased to offer a custom set of Baader narrowband filters for the ST and STL cameras eff

The IR-Pass filter blocks wavelengths below 670 nm. At these longer wavelengths, planetary images are less disturbed by wavefront distortions in the

COMPUTER INTERFACE AND MECHANICAL SPECS Camera Model Computer Interface Remote Operating Distance Control Software Optical Head Size Optical Head We

for recording flare structures on the solar disk or edges. This filter is available only in 2" OD threaded cell (48mm threads Baader's inno

……………………… …………... MODELS AO-L and AO-8 ADAPTIVE OPTICS The AO-L and AO-8 are second generation adaptive optics systems from SBIG specifically d

The system is closed loop, which means that it checks the position of the guide star after every move and makes adjustments on the next move. This re

advantage of the AO-8 over the earlier AO-7 design which worked best when making corrections within a narrower range, requiring mount calibration and

In the case of a mount with an erratic drive error the results can actually be more dramatic. Some imagers have told us that without the AO it was vi

…………………………….. Model SGS Dual CCD Self-Guiding Spectrograph The Self-Guiding Spectrograph is designed to be used with the ST-7XE/XME camera. For c

Identify Stellar Spectral Class Spectrum of B Class Star Spectrum of G Class Star Spectrum of M Class Star Figure 2 Sample Stellar Spectra M

Measure Emission Nebula The spectra of M57 below was obtained using the low resolution grating and the narrow slit: Figure 4 Figure 5 The t

Measure Galactic Objects and Distinguish Quasars The self-guiding feature of the ST-7/8 camera makes taking long exposures relatively painless and

Figure 8 Graph of emission lines in Quasar 3C273 obtained using an 8" SCT

__________________________…____ COMMON FEATURES OF THE NEW USB ST-7XME, ST-8XME, ST-9XE, ST-10XME, ST-2000XM/XCM SELF-GUIDING CAMERAS: FASTER DOWN

Obtain High Resolution Spectra Using the high resolution grating and the narrow slit the spectrograph is capable of resolving narrowly separated l

Acquisition and Analysis Software Included The spectrograph is provided with a special version of CCDOPS for data acquisition and SBIG's Spect

Optical Specifications Dispersion: Two gratings are available, on a carousel for rapid selection - 150 lines per mm (4.3 Angstroms

Typical Specifications General Specifications Dispersion: 1.07 or 4.3 Angstroms per pixel Resolution: emission line is recorded with 2.4, 10

…………………………….. Model DSS-7 Deep Space Spectrograph SBIG’s new Deep Space Spectrograph is a spectrograph optimized for the types of spectral observa

Stars can be classified spectrally into the well know OBAFGKM groups. The very hot stars have few features in their spectrum, perhaps only a few hy

Comparison to Slitless Spectrographs: the inclusion of an entrance slit in this design allows the user to obtain good spectra of extended objects,

Specifications Comparison of DSS-7 to SGS Self-Guided Spectrograph DSS-7 SGS Input F/number F/10 F/6.3 x F/10 Dispersion 5.4 Angstroms/pixel H

Accessories for the ST-402ME / 1603ME / 3200ME Cameras CFW402 Filter Wheel with RGB+C Filters This is the internal filter wheel for the ST-402ME on

Extra Nosepiece: 1.25" and 2" These T-thread nosepieces screw into the female t-threads on ST cameras. All ST cameras include at least