Image Photon Counting System, 1973

Image Photon Counting System, prototype version, plus associated documentation designed by Prof. Boksenberg and used on the Hale Telescope at Mt. Palomar.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1990-428
type:
ancillary instruments, astronomical instruments and image photon counting systems
credit:
University College London (Department of Physic & Astronomy)

Parts

Magnetic tape drive by Pertec

Magnetic tape drive by Pertec

Magnetic tape drive by Pertec, model 6860 (back-up for part 3)

Measurements:
overall: 440 mm x 515 mm x 715 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt4
type:
components , computer components and tape drives
Computer interface made at University College London

Computer interface made at University College London

Computer interface made at University College London

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 490 mm x 445 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt6
type:
components , computer components and mainframes
Computer extender board made by Interdata

Computer extender board made by Interdata

Computer extender board made by Interdata

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt7
type:
components and computer components
7 disc packs with primary observing software

7 disc packs with primary observing software

7 disc packs with primary observing software

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt8
type:
components and software
20 computer tapes with back-up observing software

20 computer tapes with back-up observing software

20 computer tapes with back-up observing software

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt9
type:
components and software
Teletype no. 27-004F02 (original terminal)

Teletype no. 27-004F02 (original terminal)

Teletype no. 27-004F02 (original terminal)

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 530 mm x 480 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt10
type:
components , computer components and computer terminals
Visual display unit by Lynwood

Visual display unit by Lynwood

Visual display unit by Lynwood, type DAD-1 (substitute for part 10)

Measurements:
overall: 285 mm x 405 mm x 510 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt11
type:
components , computer components and computer terminals
TV monitor by Phillips

TV monitor by Phillips

TV monitor by Phillips, no. EL 8111/04 8990 281 11004 (for use on telescope in real time)

Measurements:
overall: 270 mm x 280 mm x 440 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt12
type:
components , computer components and computer terminals
Oscilloscope by SE Laboratories

Oscilloscope by SE Laboratories

Oscilloscope by SE Laboratories, model SM 113 (used for debugging programs)

Measurements:
overall: 290 mm x 100 mm x 430 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt13
type:
component - object and oscilloscope
Storage oscilloscope by Tektronix Inc

Storage oscilloscope by Tektronix Inc

Storage oscilloscope by Tektronix Inc., model 611 (used for display of integrated data)

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt14
type:
component - object and oscilloscope
Timing unit made at Universtiy College London

Timing unit made at Universtiy College London

Timing unit made at Universtiy College London

Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 90 mm x 250 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt16
type:
components , electronic equipment and timing devices
Harwell chassis with electronics for analogue data processing

Harwell chassis with electronics for analogue data processing

Harwell chassis with electronics for analogue data processing: prime and back-up amplifiers made at Harwell, prime and back-up power supplies made at Harwell, plus additional back-up power supply by Dynatron

Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 485 mm x 420 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt17
type:
components and electronic equipment
NIM chassis with processing electronics

NIM chassis with processing electronics

NIM chassis with processing electronics

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt18
type:
components and electronic equipment
NIM chassis with camera control electronics made mainly at University College London

NIM chassis with camera control electronics made mainly at University College London

NIM chassis with camera control electronics made mainly at University College London, plus 2 power supplies by J & P Engineering Ltd.

Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 480 mm x 500 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt19
type:
components and electronic equipment
High-voltage cable connecting parts 20 and 21

High-voltage cable connecting parts 20 and 21

High-voltage cable connecting parts 20 and 21

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt22
type:
components and electric cables
One of two high-current power supplies by Kingshill

One of two high-current power supplies by Kingshill

One of two high-current power supplies by Kingshill

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 480 mm x 350 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt25
type:
components , electronic equipment and transformers
Digital multimeter by Fluke

Digital multimeter by Fluke

Digital multimeter by Fluke, model 8000A to measure part 25

Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 220 mm x 290 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt26
type:
components and multimeters
Solenoid made at University College London

Solenoid made at University College London

Solenoid made at University College London

Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 280 mm x 560 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt27
type:
components , electronic equipment and electronic imaging
Mu-metal screen made at UCL (spare for part 27)

Mu-metal screen made at UCL (spare for part 27)

Mu-metal screen made at UCL (spare for part 27)

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 180 mm x 180 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt28
type:
components , electronic equipment and screens
Plastic hose by Armaflex and insulation to cool and insulate solenoid

Plastic hose by Armaflex and insulation to cool and insulate solenoid

Plastic hose by Armaflex and insulation to cool and insulate solenoid

Measurements:
overall: 183 mm x 490 mm x 385 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt32
type:
components and hoses
Cables (to run between observing room and telescope)

Cables (to run between observing room and telescope)

Cables (to run between observing room and telescope)

Measurements:
overall: 375 mm x 670 mm x 435 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt33
type:
components and electric cables
Metres of coaxial cable plus connectors

Metres of coaxial cable plus connectors

Metres of coaxial cable plus connectors

Measurements:
overall: 130 mm x 750 mm x 560 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt34
type:
components and electric cables
Electronic instrument rack with memory system by Electronic Systems Ltd

Electronic instrument rack with memory system by Electronic Systems Ltd

Electronic instrument rack with memory system by Electronic Systems Ltd. plus memory interface at University College London

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt35
type:
components and electronic equipment
Electrostatic monitor by Hewlett Packard

Electrostatic monitor by Hewlett Packard

Electrostatic monitor by Hewlett Packard, model 1311

Measurements:
overall: 320 mm x 430 mm x 580 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt38
type:
components , computer components and computer terminals
Box of small electronic components

Box of small electronic components

Box of small electronic components

Measurements:
overall: 315 mm x 625 mm x 625 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt39
type:
components and electronic equipment
Strengthening bars and other components for attachment to telescope

Strengthening bars and other components for attachment to telescope

Strengthening bars and other components for attachment to telescope

Measurements:
overall: 320 mm x 625 mm x 625 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt40
type:
components and accessories (photon counting systems)
Toolbox containing spanners

Toolbox containing spanners

Toolbox containing spanners, files, rulers, hammer, knife, saw, pliers, socket keys, screwdriver, screws

Measurements:
overall: 330 mm x 630 mm x 480 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt41
type:
components and tools
Set of four LT power supply units by Kingshill Electronics mounted in rack

Set of four LT power supply units by Kingshill Electronics mounted in rack

Set of four LT power supply units by Kingshill Electronics mounted in rack.

Measurements:
overall: 180 mm x 485 mm x 460 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt42
type:
components and transformers
Three spare LT power supply units by Kingshill Electronics

Three spare LT power supply units by Kingshill Electronics

Three spare LT power supply units by Kingshill Electronics.

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt43
type:
components and transformers
LT power supply by Coutant Electronics Limited

LT power supply by Coutant Electronics Limited

LT power supply by Coutant Electronics Limited.

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt46
type:
components and transformers
Set of three Gardner auto transformers (2-3Kw) for converting 110 AC to 250 AC

Set of three Gardner auto transformers (2-3Kw) for converting 110 AC to 250 AC

Set of three Gardner auto transformers (2-3Kw) for converting 110 AC to 250 AC.

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt47
type:
components and transformers
One of two power supply units by Brandenburg

One of two power supply units by Brandenburg

One of two power supply units by Brandenburg, model 907P

Object Number:
1990-428 Pt48
type:
components and transformers
One of two high-current power supplies by Kingshill

One of two high-current power supplies by Kingshill

One of two high-current power supplies by Kingshill

Measurements:
overall: 175 mm x 485 mm x 400 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt50
type:
components and transformers
Handbooks and files relating to the Image Photon Counting System

Handbooks and files relating to the Image Photon Counting System

Handbooks and files relating to the Image Photon Counting System, prototype version, plus associated documentation designed by Prof. Boksenberg and used on the Hale Telescope at Mt. Palomar.

Strengthening bars and other components for attachment to telescope

Strengthening bars and other components for attachment to telescope

Strengthening bars and other components for attachment to telescope

Measurements:
overall: 330 mm x 460 mm x 620 mm,
Object Number:
1990-428 Pt52
type:
component