AO-73 : Funcube-1

Rotation Period

17 Jul 2020 = 18.3 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
18 Jul 2020 = 19.4 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
19 Jul 2020 = 19.2 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
20 Jul 2020 = 18.6 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
21 Jul 2020 = 20.1 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
22 Jul 2020 = 20.8 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
23 Jul 2020 = 25.5 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)

AO-73 reverted to its normal spin direction with a very high level of Nutation on or about the 20th/21st July.
AO-73 is now starting to experience reduced eclipse periods (currently 16+ minutes per pass) and is expected to be in full sun by August 10th.
73 de Colin VK5HI.

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