The CCD camera I am considering buying for exoplanet work says the following: Typical Readout Noise 9 e- at 500 kHz; 14 e- at 2 MHz
I know that read noise should be minimized, but that would lower the clock speed to 500 KHz. Is that appropriate for exoplanet work? What is the best trade-off between clock speed and readout noise for exoplanet work?
Also, how can I control whether the camera runs at 500 kHz or 2 MHz? Is there a way to adjust this? Is it something I can adjust myself? Or does this have to be set at the factory?
If I choose read noise at the lower end (9 e- at 500 kHz) would that be appropriate for exoplanet work? Or should I have the camera set to 2 MHz or some other clock speed?
What are the best settings for exoplanet work? Thanks,
Ed