SBIG - STL-11000CM Class 1

Research Series Dual Head, Triple Sensor, Self-Guiding, Large Format CCD Cameras

The Research Series Self-Guiding CCD cameras from SBIG represent a new step forward in the field of astronomical imaging. These cooled, large format cameras leave nothing to be desired in the way of features and functionality. All Research models include the following:

• Large area imaging CCDs, up to 35mm format


• 1 Megapixel to 11 Megapixels


• Built-in 657x495 pixel TC-237H guiding CCD


• Optional remote guiding head with TC-237H CCD


• Internal 2” filter carousel


• Two-stage thermoelectric cooling


• Provision for water circulation, cooling to –50 degrees C below ambient


• Fast USB electronics, up to 425,000 pixels per second transfer rate


• Professional software: CCDOPS version 5, CCDSoftV5


• Software selectable binning modes, 1x1, 2x2, 3x3, 9x9, 1xN


• 12VDC Operation


• Status and Power level indicator lights


• Optional Nikon camera lens adapter


• Universal 90-240VAC power supply


• Custom waterproof, dustproof, crushproof Pelican carrying and storage case.

The Research Series cameras support a variety of imaging sensors. The 4 Megapixel STL-4020M and the 11 Megapixel STL-11000M with interline CCDs offer large imaging areas, excellent anti-blooming characteristics and high pixel density at a reasonable cost. The CCD used in the 11 Megapixeel STL-11000M camera is a full 35mm format CCD. These cameras are excellent choices for wide field imaging with short focal length scopes.

CCD:  KAI-11002M
Total Pixels:  11 million
Array:  4008 x 2672 active pixels (35mm film format)
Pixel Size:  9 microns square
Antiblooming:  Yes
Class: 1 (no column defects)
Peak QE: 50%
Image Area: 36 mm x 24.7 mm
Focal Length at 1 arcsecond per pixel:  73 inches
FOV at 1 arcsecond per pixel:  1.1 x 0.74 degrees

Astrophotographers take note:  A 35mm format CCD with 11 million pixels.  Another revolution in astrophotography is about to take place.   If you have been waiting for a wide field CCD with the same coverage as 35mm film, here it is.  Only this one is cooled, linear, self-guiding, 16 bits and optimized for high sensitivity and low noise performance in low light astronomical applications.   No reciprocity failure here.