Introduction
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The present direct imaging camera consists of an
iKon-L936 CCD, manufactured by Andor
(a subsidiary of Oxford instruments) camera at
the f/17 cassegrain focus of the Lick Observatory Nickel 1-m
telescope on Mount Hamilton.
This camera was deployed as a facility instrument in
November 2026.
A filter wheel holds up to four 2 x 2-inch filters for imaging
over the instrument's
5.68 x 5.68
arcminute field.
Because the Nickel is a user-operated telescope, please also
refer to the
Nickel 1-m User's
Guide.
The Nickel Telescope and Direct Imaging Camera are operated
from the telescope control room adjacent to the dome,
or may be remotely operated by qualified observers from
approved off-site facilities.
Prospective remote observers should refer to the
Nickel 1-m Remote
Observing Manual.
The Nickel Direct Imaging Camera is available to the
University of California astronomical community by subscription.
Please see
application forms, policies, and other time request
resources
All new users must be checked out by a resident astronomer
on their first night.
Please request support on your time application. Note that remote observing requires special instruction. See policy. Please direct questions to a Mount Hamilton support astronomer. Email sa@ucolick.org or consult the support astronomers' on-call schedule. |
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Andor direct imaging camera mounted at Cassegrain focus of Nickel telescope. |
Last modified: Sat Oct 31 16:42:52 PDT 2026