MDM Observatory's 8K CCD array project based at Columbia Astrophysics Laboratory: Dewar & Cryostat Overview
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DESCRIPTION OF CRYOSTAT:

Thermally-isolated, mechanically-flat focal plane mount with temperature sensors, heaters and thermal connection to LN2 dewar. Internal wiring via hermetic-to-flexprint connector panels attached via flexprint cables to focal plane. Includes high-vac valve and Granville-Phillips convection vacuum guage (with controller).


DESCRIPTION OF DEWAR:

Six-liter capacity, gold-plated copper tank, e-beam welded.