baker_nunn

Baker-Nunn quick response telescope

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Summary; History; Current; Technical; Sources; Links; Gallery:
In brief
Important  Contributions:

Description:

  • Used  at Olifantsfontein Satellite  Tracking Station to track Earth satellites and photograph them. This instrument was specially developed for this purpose.
  • It was a telescope and camera in one unit.

Historical Background
Owner:
NASA
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Where  Located:
Olifantsfontein Satellite Tracking Station.
Current Information
Present  Location:

Owner:

Status:

Condition:
Technical Details
Type: Reflector / Refractor
Aperture:
Focal Length:
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Mounting:
Attachments:Camera
Manufacturer: Baker – Nunn
Operational History:
Building:

Sources

Link to the Main Bibliography Section and more information about Sources.
Documentation:

Pictorial  Sources:

Bibliography:

  • Moore,  P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, p.143. (General Source)
  • Smits  P. A Brief History of Astronomy in Southern Africa. (Unpublished).
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