Starlight Xpress Superstar-C Autoguider (Discontinued)

The Superstar autoguider is available in both monochromatic and color (Superstar C) versions. The monochromatic version offers more sensitivuty as a guider as well as higher resolution as a planetary imager.

Superstar Specifications:

• CCD type: ICX205AL Sony SuperHAD interline CCD with low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
• CCD Full resolution Pixel data: Pixel size: 4.65uM x 4.65uM, Image format: 1392 x 1040 pixels
• CCD Image area: 6.4mm (Horizontal) x 4.75mm (Vertical).
• CCD quality: Grade 1
• Spectral Response: QE max at 520nM (~50%), 30% at 420nM and 670nM.
• Readout Noise: Less than 10 electrons RMS - typically only 7 electrons.
• Full-well capacity: Greater than 20,000 e- (unbinned)
• Anti-blooming: Overload margin greater than 1000x.
• Dark current: Dark frame saturation time greater than 1 hour. Less than 0.1 electrons/second @ + 10C ambient.
• Data format: 16 bits.
• System gain: 0.3 electrons per ADU
• Computer Interface: Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface.
• Image download time: Typically 0.6 seconds at full resolution using USB 2.0.
• Power requirements: USB powered.
• Cooling system: Ambient air cooling.
• Size: 32 x 72mm black anodised aluminium barrel with 25 x 0.75mm 'C mount' thread at the CCD window end & input/output plugs at rear.
• Weight: approx. 50g.