Fluorescence preclinical imaging system NightOWL LB 983

for in-vivo imagingfor small animals

MOLECULAR OPTICAL IMAGING THAT FITS YOUR RESEARCH The NightOWL II LB 983* In Vivo Imaging System provides a modular, easy to use optical imaging system, delivering high sensitivity and resolution. With various light-sources and light-tight ports to insert cables, fibre optics or manipulators, it provides the flexibility you need for any in vivo imaging application. If you are working with plants, check the NightShade LB 985 Plant In Vivo Imaging System. Low background, high resolution The NightOWL II uses an ultrasensitive back-illuminated (backlit) CCD camera with high quantum efficiency over the entire visible to near-infrared spectrum. Efficient cooling of the array (absolute -80 to -90°C depending on the room temperature) ensures very low noise, so that long exposure times can be used to integrate the signal over time and detect even weak light signals. The sensor dimensions are 13.3 x 13.3 mm, and captured images have 1024 x 1024 pixels, 13 µm width, providing high imaging resolution. Light-tight cabinet with motor-driven camera The NightOWL cabinet is extremely light-tight, preventing any interferences from ambient light. NightOWL is the first imager with a motor-driven camera inside the cabinet. Optimum resolution and focus of the sample are achieved by automatic positioning of the camera according to the actual sample size. The camera can be moved from a height of 50 mm to 725 mm allowing focussing on every sample size up to 250 mm. For close-ups a macro table can be used. The camera is set up with flat field and height correction. This calibration eliminates non-uniformities caused by variations in the optical path due to height,