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File:Kepler CCD matrix.jpg

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English: Kepler's telescope CDD matrix: the focal plane consists of an array of 42 charge coupled devices (CCDs). Each CCD is 2.8 by 3.0 cm with 1024 by 1100 pixels. The entire focal plane contains 95 mega pixels.
Polski: Matryca CCD teleskopu sondy Kepler składająca się z 42 układów CCD o łącznej ilości 95 mln. pikseli.
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Source http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/kepler/multimedia/images/kepler-focal-plane-assembly.html
Author NASA and Ball Aerospace


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