Space
Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low cost star sensor.
- Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a low cost star sensor for astronomy and small CubeSat class satellite missions
- The Starberry Sense is ready for launch on the PS4 Orbital Platform by ISRO and can be used for CubeSats and other small satellite missions in the future.
About IIA:
- It is an educational institution was established in the year of 1786.
- The primary focus of the institute is research and specialization in various forms of physics or astrophysics.
- headquarters in Bengaluru.
The institute has a network of laboratories and observatories in India, including Kodaikanal (the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory), Kavalur (the Vainu Bappu Observatory), Gauribidanur (the Gauribidanur Radio Observatory), Hanle (the Indian Astronomical Observatory) and Hosakote.
