Rotation Period
10 Jul 2020 = 21.8 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
11 Jul 2020 = 21.2 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
12 Jul 2020 = 20.9 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
13 Jul 2020 = 21.1 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
14 Jul 2020 = 20.0 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
15 Jul 2020 = 19.3 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
16 Jul 2020 = 18.9 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
AO-73 continues to rotate in the reverse of its normal spin direction with a high level of Nutation.
AO-73 is now starting to experience reduced eclipse periods (currently 18 minutes per pass) and is expected to be in full sun by August 10th.
73 de Colin VK5HI.