{"id":1156,"date":"2021-07-14T01:22:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T08:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.irlabs.com\/?p=1156"},"modified":"2023-08-08T10:37:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T17:37:24","slug":"rebuilds-ir-telescope-camera-with-new-h1rg-detector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.irlabs.com\/rebuilds-ir-telescope-camera-with-new-h1rg-detector\/","title":{"rendered":"IRLabs Rebuilds IR Telescope Camera with New H1RG Detector for Kagoshima University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/h4>\n

Twenty years ago, IRLabs was instrumental in delivering the IR camera used at Kagoshima University\u2019s 1-meter infrared telescope. When lightning struck the observatory, we worked with the university to inspect and evaluate the damage to their camera system. The detector, temperature controller, filter wheel motor and motor controller were damaged beyond repair. Read-out electronics, electrical connectors, filter wheel coupler and other components were damaged or worn beyond specification.<\/p>\n

Due to the age of the system, replacing the original Rockwell HAWAII-I detector was not possible because these products were discontinued and no longer available. Kagoshima requested proposals for a cost-effective way to rebuild the camera system using the undamaged optics, mechanical cooler, and vacuum enclosure since the high cost of new camera was outside their budget. IRLabs was uniquely positioned to take on this project because of our engineering experience, manufacturing capability, and a collaborative approach to solving difficult challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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