• Nora@lemmy.ml
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    9 months ago

    Because of how far it is I’m guessing they could move the focal point very fast too with just the slightest of movements in the mirrors.

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      9 months ago

      I imagine the precision needed for that is lacking in a solar mirror motor.

      Small satellite that’s at least 100km away