Specifications of WASP0

  • Camera lens: Nikon 6.3cm aperture F/2.8
  • CCD detector: Apogee 10
  • Array size (pixels): 2048 x 2048
  • Pixel size: 14 x 14 microns
  • Pixel well capacity: 270,000 e
  • Gain: 15.44 e/ADU
  • Readout noise: 1.38 ADU
  • Data range: 14 bit --> 0-16383 ADUs

The figure below shows the expected WASP0 sensitivity with the main losses resulting from the CCD quantum efficiency. The instrument uses a clear filter which has a slightly higher red transmission than blue.