Source: TOI
Context: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently launched a new low-cost star sensor called StarBerrySense on board PSLV C-55.
About StarBerrySense:
| Purpose | Low-cost star sensor for astronomy and small CubeSat class satellite missions |
| Developed by | Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) |
| Technology | An electro-optical system that takes an image from a set of stars and determines the angle deviation of the satellite by comparing it with the star catalogue |
| Components | Baffle, optical system, detector, electronic and image processing system |
| Platform | Raspberry Pi Zero |
| Cost | Less expensive than other star sensors on the market by less than 10% based on readily available commercial/off-the-shelf components |
| Benefits | Cost-effective, simple to build, can be deployed on a wide variety of satellites |
| About POEM | The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) is a platform developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to carry small payloads for in-orbit testing and validation of technologies. |
| About the Indian Institute of Astrophysics | The IIA (under Dept. of S&T; est.1971) is a premier research institute in India dedicated to the study of astronomy, astrophysics, and related fields. It has several observational facilities including the Hanle Observatory in Ladakh, Jammu, and Kashmir. |
