X-Shooter CCD Detector System: CCD Dimensions and Formats

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UVB Arm CCD Data Format

Normal Scientific Readout Modes (1 - 6)

There are 48 prescan and 48 overscan pixels visible on the image.

AFC Readout Mode (7)

No prescan or overscan pixels visible on the image.

VIS Arm CCD Data Format

Normal Scientific Readout Modes (1 - 6)

There are 8 prescan and 48 overscan pixels visible on the image.

AFC Readout Mode (7)

No prescan or overscan pixels visible on the image.


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