PRISM at a Glance

Number of pixels: 2048x2064
Light Sensitive Area: 2048x2048
Prescan Pixels: 50
Pixel size: 15um
Field of View: 13^'^{.3 X 13}'^.3
Gain(default amplifier): 2.68
Readnoise RMS(default amplifier): 7.30 e

Guides

• PrismQuickStartGuide - PRISM Quick Start Guide.
• PrismFocus - A How to Focus PRISM guide.
• Prism LN2 - A Note about Liquid Nitrogen Spillage.

Technical Information

• Prism New CCD - Information on the New E2V 230-42 CCD
  • E2V 230-42 Datasheet

• PRISM Filters - Information on the Filters in PRISM

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• PerkinsPrism - Instrument about Problems, Fixes, and Procedures