STK: A new CCD camera at the University Observatory Jena

TL;DR

The paper introduces the STK CCD camera at the University Observatory Jena, detailing its specifications, performance, and detection capabilities since 2009, highlighting its role in astronomical observations.

Contribution

It presents the design, characteristics, and performance evaluation of the new STK CCD camera at the University Observatory Jena.

Findings

High image quality and astrometric accuracy achieved

Detection limits established for the 0.9m telescope

Operational since 2009 with reliable performance

Abstract

The Schmidt-Teleskop-Kamera (STK) is a new CCD-imager, which is operated since begin of 2009 at the University Observatory Jena. This article describes the main characteristics of the new camera. The properties of the STK detector, the astrometry and image quality of the STK, as well as its detection limits at the 0.9m telescope of the University Observatory Jena are presented.