ST-8E Specifications

 

Kodak KAF-1602E imaging chip

Array size: 1530 x 1020 pixels

Pixel size: 9 x 9 micron

Array size: 13.8mm x 9.2 mm

Full Well Capacity, NABG: ~100,000 e-

Dark Current: 1eŻ/pixel/sec at 0° C

Shutter: Mechanical, 0.11 to 3600 seconds, 10ms resolution

A/D Converter: 16 bits

A/D Gain: 2.3eŻ/ADU

Read Noise: 15eŻ RMS

Pixel Digitization Rate: 30 kHz

Full Frame Acquisition: under 60 seconds

Weight: 2.2 pounds/1 Kg

 

TI TC211 guide chip:

Array size: 192 x 164 pixels

Pixel size: 13.75 x 16 microns

Array size: 2.6mm x 2.6mm

Number of pixels: 31,000

Full well capacity: 95,000 e-

ABG: Yes

ADC: 16bits

Read noise: 5 e-

Dark current at 0C: 250 e- per sec.

 

Telescopic Field of View:

Image size, FS-152 at f/8: 39 x 26 arc minutes FL=1216

Image size, FS-152 at f/6: 52 x 34 arc minutes FL=912

Image size, Fluorostar at f/6.2: 72 x 48 arc minutes FL=650

Image size, Fluorostar at f/4.48: 101 x 67 arc minutes FL=471 (1)

Image size, Mewlon 210 at f/11.5: 19 x 13 arc minutes FL=2415

Image size, Mewlon 210 at f/5: 44 x 30 arc minutes FL=1050

Image size, Pronto 70x480mm f/6.8: 98 x 65 arc minutes FL=480