A Programable Integrating Television Camera for Astronomical Applications

L. A. Boyer, L. E. Flory, J. M. Morgan, W. S. Pike

A programable integrating image-orthicon television chain has been developed for application to the Stratoscope II balloon-borne astronomical telescope. The equipment is designed as the primary image-recording system for the Stratoscope and exhibits linear integration of low-light images for periods of over one hour. Among other features the camera includes a flexible control system permitting automatic or manual cycling between various modes of operation, e.g., preparation, writing, readout and continuous running.

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Published
1965-09
Content type
Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J09233