> Actually, there are quite a few systems using LN cooled sensors in use > in industrial and "gov't" applications. I had the chance to look at > some of thse a few months ago. Quite impressive results....... > Packaging was a lot smaller than I had anticipated. >
Indeed liquid Nitrogen cooled CCDs have been used on telescopes for much longer than they've been used for SLR type cameras. Still I don't want to have to carry of thermos full of liquid nitrogen around with me all the time, although it can be fun to play with sometimes. -Scott
