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Baker-Nunn camera

noun
Ba·​ker-Nunn camera | \ ˌbākə(r)¦nən-\

Definition of Baker-Nunn camera

: a large camera for tracking earth satellites

First Known Use of Baker-Nunn camera

1957, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Baker-Nunn camera

after James G. Baker, born 1914 American optical designer and Joseph Nunn American engineer

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