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Re:The electromechanical angle computer inside the B-52 bomb... by teamonkey on Saturday April 18, 2026 @06:29PM (#47820075)
The SR-71’s star tracker was so sensitive it could track stars during the day.

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-sr-71-blackbird-astro-na...

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Re:The electromechanical angle computer inside the B-52 bomb... by spiritplumber on Sunday April 19, 2026 @04:44AM (#47822799)
being halfway to space probably helped
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