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Old 04-02-2009, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by strongmanmike View Post
Hmm? quite compelling..? I may have to send my ProLine back for the FLI aperture mask to be installed - FLI cameras come standard with an aperture mask now but unlike Apogee, FLI cams are hermetically sealed units and filled with Argon gas so must go back to be opened up and backfilled after the install. The new Astronomiks on their way seem like they will be very welcomed though so that's good.

Cheers for that mate!

Mike

Hi Mike,

The Apogee CCD chamber is sealed and filled with gas - not sure if argon or something else. The mask went on the outside of the CCD chamber and behind the shutter and you could do it yourself. Perhaps they have a different type of mask. Does it go inside the CCD chamber? Or is the whole body of the camera sealed?

Greg.
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