Optical Bar Camera

An Optical Bar Camera is a type of long focal length camera used for panoramic images eg for high-altitude or satellite reconnaissance.

Itek KA-80

Itek KA-80/A used in A-12, Lockheed U-2 and SR-71[1] reconnaissance aircraft.

Apollo Panoramic Camera

Itek KA-80A derivative with 24" focal length used in Apollo program to map parts of the moon.[1][2] Used on Apollo 15-17.[3]

Perkin-Elmer KH-9 OBC

See Optical Bar Cameras

References

  1. 1 2 Making lemons into lemonade. Day. 2009
  2. ↑ The ITEK Panoramic Camera
  3. ↑ Robert Shannon and Roland Shack: Legends in Applied Optics.

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