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Glossary > Telescope accessories > Capacity > Active cooling

Glossary | Telescope accessories | Capacity | Active cooling

For long exposure times, many CCD cameras are cooled to reduce thermal noise and achieve higher image quality. CCD cameras are grouped into three categories: - no cooling - passive cooling via cooling fins - active cooling (e.g. using a fan and Peltier element)