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    KH9 Camera with 60 inch f/3 lens

    Anyone seen one of these on ebay or surplus shed?

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    8x10, 5x7, 4x5, et al Leigh's Avatar
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    Re: KH9 Camera with 60 inch f/3 lens

    That's amazing.

    I remember when you couldn't even mention NRO.

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    Re: KH9 Camera with 60 inch f/3 lens

    Does the Hubble Telescope only take pictures of stars?
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    Re: KH9 Camera with 60 inch f/3 lens

    Yes.

    It's near-focus performance doesn't match that of modern lenses that are pointed down. It's optimized for infinity focus.

    When they put the Hubble mirror out for bid, Perkin-Elmer said they could provide a somewhat larger one from stock.

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