IRC2 (ROKCAM) DESCRIPTION


Description:
A 256 X 256 Rockwell HgCdTe array available for imagery/polarimetry in the 1-to-2.5 micron spectral region. Pixel scale = 0.4", standard J, H, K filters plus several narrowband at Br gamma and H2, 30 electron read noise, background limited at K.
Contact person:
Dr. Paul Harvey, 512/471-3452, pmh@astro.as.utexas.edu
Available telescope positions:
2.7-m (Cassegrain f/17.7)
Available CCD's:
IRC2
Here's some more information about ROKCAM from Gary Hill.
Notes: Source: Dan Lester
2" seeing S/N=1 in 1 minute at 2.7m Cass18
J = 21.0
H = 20.3
K = 18.3