Historic Information Pertaining To
The Mosaic II CCD Imager
HISTORIC DOCUMENTATION:
The 8 SITe 2Kx4K
CCDs for Mosaic II were tested in the Tucson CCD
Lab in the 1970s.
After assembly of the focal plane, the CCDs were taken to CTIO
and installed in the dewar. We have modified the prime focus area,
strengthening the pedestal and enlargening the cage doors. Mosaic II
was installed on the Blanco 4-m for engineering tests on July 12-14
1999, and has been scheduled for general visitor use for subsequent
semesters.