[HATS] Fw: [BitBucket] CCD cameras and sunlight

[ATVQ]

Anyone have an answer on this question? You might want to answer direct (as
well as here so we all learn) as it came from the bitbucket sig.

Gene Harlan - WB9MMM
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----- Original Message -----
From: Randy Stegemeyer <hamradio@oz.net>
Cc: <bitbucket@qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 7:51 PM
Subject: [BitBucket] CCD cameras and sunlight


>
>      I was wondering if anyone can tell me how well CCD cameras hold up in
> direct sunlight.  I have been using a vidicon camera to remotely monitor
my
> EME/radio astronomy dish and notice that if it is turned off direct
sunlight
> does not seem to burn the tube.  But if it is powered on when the sun
passes by,
> the sun's path gets permanently burned in.  I have been using a timer to
make
> sure the camera is off during the hours the sun is in view.
>      Do CCD cameras act this way?  Are they damaged even if not powered?
Are
> they more resistant?  Thanks!
>
> de Randy, W7HR
> hamradio@oz.net
> http://www.SignalONE.com/radioastronomy/telescope/
>
> 73 (best regards)
> Brian kf4hav
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