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Astronomy

Introduction

The high sensitivity, ultra-low noise performance of Andor Technology's vacuum Thermoelectric (TE) cooled CCD and Electron Multiplying CCD (EMCCD) cameras is well suited to a diversity of demanding astronomy applications...

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Case Study

1. Imaging the Quick Changes of Flickering Aurora

The beautiful natural light displays known as aurora occur when energetic charged particles collide with atoms in the high-altitude regions of the atmosphere. One type of aurora, known as flickering aurora, rapidly fluctuates in a manner similar to the reaction of a candle’s flame to a sudden draft of air...

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Andor Solutions for Astronomy

Neo sCMOS5.5 megapixel sensor format and 6.5 μm pixels View Details
iXon3 EMCCDMegapixel back-illuminated EMCCD View Details
iKon-L CCDLarge-area CCD, TE cooled to -100°C View Details
iKon-M CCDSensitive performance in the red/NIR View Details
Luca EMCCDHighly cost-effective, yet powerful range of EMCCD cameras View Details