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Apogee Ascent Series

 Apogee Ascent Series
Ascent is the latest imaging technology from Apogee Instruments. Many of the features are built on the highly successful Alta series. Ascent is the perfect choice for applications requiring high speed, low cost and a compact enclosure.
  • USB2.0 High Speed Serial Interface
  • A wide range of CCD arrays supported
  • Compact Thin Lightweight Enclosure - 22 oz, 1.2" thick with 0.320 BFD
  • Cooling up to 40C below ambient with liquid or fan assist, 30C without
  • Hermetically sealed and argon filled CCD chamber with lifetime warranty
  • SDRAM in camera head for local image storage and fast sequences
  • 16 bit Digitization, Up to 10Mhz, Single or 20Mhz Dual amplifier readout
  • Single +6V supply
  • Advanced triggering, Ext. Shutter and Readout controls
  • Programmable status indicator LEDs
  • Binning to 4095 Vertical x 4 Horizontal, independently selectable
  • <1uS separation between back-to-back images (Interline CCDs only)
  • No external control units or plug-in cards
  • Internal or External shuttering
  • Field upgradeable firmware
  • Precision TDI readout, Kinetics Mode with Sync output signals
  • Progressive Scan and Continuous Imaging modes
  • Internal relays for auto guider operation and telescope mount control
  • Compatibility with Alta software drivers
  • Supported by all software currently supporting Alta and additional applications
  • Attachable filter wheel accessory and flexible peripheral mounting options
  • Compatible with Optec IFW and Apogee FW50 filter wheels
  • 2 year warranty on camera, lifetime warranty on CCD chamber seal
  • Custom fitted Carry case (optional)
Ascent Front-Illuminated
Ascent Front-Illuminated		 Ascent Back-Illuminated
Ascent Back-Illuminated		 Ascent Interline Transfer
Ascent Interline Transfer
Ascent EMCCD
Ascent EMCCD
 
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