Rotation Period
24 Jul 2020 = 30.4 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
25 Jul 2020 = 33.6 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
26 Jul 2020 = 40.0 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
27 Jul 2020 = 37.3 seconds (from Sun Sensor data)
28 Jul 2020 = 85.0 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
29 Jul 2020 = 125.8 seconds (from averaged panel temperatures)
30 Jul 2020 = 392.0 seconds (from WOD data and Sun Sensor data)
AO-73 has been observed this week intermittently switching spin direction during some passes over VK.
AO-73 is now starting to experience reduced eclipse periods (currently 13+ minutes per pass) and is expected to be in full sun by August 10th.
73 de Colin VK5HI.