Sun Sensor from ESRO II Satellite, French, 1968

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One measurement Sun sensor, one of two, from ESRO II satellite

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1977-125/1
Materials:
metal (unknown), glass, plastic (unidentified) and (photo cell) internal components
Measurements:
overall: 105 mm x 70 mm x 60 mm, , .16kg
type:
attitude sensor
credit:
European Space Research and Technology Centre