- Extension
- .st6
- .ico
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Scientific
- Raster Image
- Developer
- SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)
- Microsoft
- Description
- The ST6 file type is associated with the SBIG CCD camera ST-X series, which are specialized cameras used in astronomy for capturing images of celestial objects. These files contain raw image data captured by the camera's charge-coupled device (CCD), allowing astronomers and astrophotographers to process and analyze the images with high precision. The ST6 format is designed to preserve the original quality and detail of astronomical observations, making it crucial for research and detailed study of the night sky. It typically requires specific software to open and process the data for further use in astronomical analysis and imaging.
- An ICO file is an image format used to store icons for Windows programs, files, and folders. It contains two bitmaps: 1) the AND bitmap - the image mask (which determines what part of the icon is transparent) and 2) the XOR bitmap - contains the icon which is mapped onto the image mask. ICO files can be modified to create custom icons.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.sbig.st6
- image/x-icon
