SBIG STL-11000M CCD Camera


SBIG STL-11000M CCD Camera
Detector: Kodak KAI-11000M CCD (Interline progressive scan)
Pixel Array 4008 x 2672 pixels
Pixel Size 9 x 9 microns
Total Pixels 10,709,376 active (10.7 megapixels)
Chip Size 37.25mm (H) x 25.70mm (V)
Full Well Capacity ~50,000e-
Dark Current ~0.5e-/pixel/second at 0° C
Anti-blooming > 1000X
Shutter Electromechanical and Electronic
Exposure 0.001 to 3600 seconds, 10ms resolution
A/D conversion 16 bits
A/D gain 0.8 e- / ADU
Read noise 11 e- RMS
Binning modes 1x1, 2x2, 3x3
Cooling Two-Stage Thermoelectric, Water Assist, -40° C from Ambient
Temperature regulation +/-0.1° C
Second Chip TC-237 tracking CCD (657 x 495 pixels at 7.4u)
Filter Wheel 5 position internal carousel accepts 48mm threaded filter cells and 2” unmounted round filters
BackFocus ~1.7 inches (~4.3 cm) with 2" nosepiece attached
Dimensions 6.5 x 6 x 3.5 inches (16.5 x 15.2 x 8.9 cm)
Weight ~ 4 lbs. (1.8kg) without filters
Computer Interface USB 1.1 (full frame download ~ 26 sec)


      Quantum Efficiency of SBIG STL-11000M

STL-11000M Quantum Eccifiency



    All STL Cameras include the following:


  • Standard STL Camera body with sealed internal CCD chamber and external even illumination shutter
  • Two CCDs:  Imaging CCD and built-in TC-237H CCD with 657 x 495 pixels at 7.4u for self-guiding 
  • Two-stage TE cooler with water circulation capability for cooling of both the imaging and guiding CCDs to -40° C below ambient
  • Remote Head Port for optional external guide head
  • Built-in 5-position, 50mm, filter wheel.   Also accepts 48mm threaded filters.  Compatible with Nikon lens adapter (see options).
  • Built-in 12VDC power supply for operation in the field direct from a battery
  • Universal AC Power Supply for worldwide operation from 90 to 220VAC
  • Professional Quality Crushproof, Dustproof, Waterproof, Pelican Carrying Case
  • CCDOPS version 5 camera control software
  • CCDSharp Lucy-Richardson image processing software
  • CCDSoftV5 camera control, image processing, and astrometry software
  • TheSky version 5 planetarium and telescope control software

The SBIG website has more information about CCD Cameras.



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