What is the "T" in ST-7E-T?

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  1. CrossoverManiac

    CrossoverManiac Standard User

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    I own an ST-7E with the "T" at the end of model number? What does that mean?
     
  2. Doug

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    There was an ST-7EI model, "Industrial" version with no guide chip. Might look a bit like a T?

    If there was a "T" model maybe @Bill would recall.

    FYI, the first T stands for "tracker". SBIG's first commercial product was the ST-4, and that stood for "Star Tracker 4" - ST-1 through ST-3 were early prototypes. The naming convention stuck with later models.
     
  3. CrossoverManiac

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    It does have a guide chip.
     
  4. Bill

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    E's, EA's, XE's, XEA's and the I's (not to forget the oldest ones that had no letters) but no T's. Does the s/n look like it was done on a typewriter?
     
  5. CrossoverManiac

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    Here is an ad for the ST-7E-T I purchased.

    And here's a pic of the serial number

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  6. Doug

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    I found your serial number, 00112606T, in our database.

    All the record says is KAF-0401E/LE, no ABG, no microlens, TC-211 tracking CCD, manufactured December 2001, Parallel port interface, no water cooling.

    That's all it says. No indication of what the T means.

    Curiously, it is the only ST-7 with a T suffix on the serial number. Perhaps this was built specially for someone?
     
  7. Bill

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    Yikes! I stand corrected. Gimme a minute to get my foot outta my mouth. Maybe it was for someone specific, no clue. Thanks for the humble pie.
     
  8. Doug

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    Well it's official... whatever that T was, it is lost in the sands of time.

    Sorry we can't be more helpful.
     
  9. Colin Haig

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    Guys, it's only been about 20 years since that camera was built.
    Time for an upgrade!
     
  10. CrossoverManiac

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    When I can afford it, sure.
     
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