SBG camera of Kourovka Astronomical observatory

Abstract

The set-up and principle of operation of the systems of the SBG telescope, which was upgraded in 2005-2006 at the Kourovka Astronomical observatory, are described in detail. The reduction of the field of view (photographic plates replaced by a CCD) is compensated by an increased operation speed, achieved by automating both the telescope drives and image processing procedure. © 2012 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.