The Dark Energy Survey CCD imager design

H. Cease; D. DePoy; G. Derylo; H. T. Diehl; J. Estrada; B. Flaugher; V. Guarino; K. Kuk; S. Kuhlmann; K. Schultz; R. L. Schmitt; A. Stefanik; A. Zhao

doi:10.1117/12.788200

9 July 2008 The Dark Energy Survey CCD imager design

H. Cease, D. DePoy, G. Derylo, H. T. Diehl, J. Estrada, B. Flaugher, V. Guarino, K. Kuk, S. Kuhlmann, K. Schultz, R. L. Schmitt, A. Stefanik, A. Zhao

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Proceedings Volume 7014, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy II; 70146N (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.788200
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2008, Marseille, France

Abstract

The Dark Energy Survey is planning to use a 3 sq. deg. camera that houses a ~ 0.5m diameter focal plane of 62 2k×4k CCDs. The camera vessel including the optical window cell, focal plate, focal plate mounts, cooling system and thermal controls is described. As part of the development of the mechanical and cooling design, a full scale prototype camera vessel has been constructed and is now being used for multi-CCD readout tests. Results from this prototype camera are described.

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H. Cease, D. DePoy, G. Derylo, H. T. Diehl, J. Estrada, B. Flaugher, V. Guarino, K. Kuk, S. Kuhlmann, K. Schultz, R. L. Schmitt, A. Stefanik, and A. Zhao "The Dark Energy Survey CCD imager design", Proc. SPIE 7014, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy II, 70146N (9 July 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.788200

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