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>>belter+(OP)
> it is programmed to recalibrate its position a few times a year. October 15 is the next scheduled reset.

Curious to know how this recalibration actually works. Any explainer that anyone can point to would be appreciated. Thanks!

>>albert+1d
Good video on the topic - there is a sun sensor on the dish - looks for the brightest object and orients to face it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbsHgE89qO4&t=340s

>>sqrt_1+1u
For all the distance Voyager has covered, our Sun is still the brightest object in its view? That’s incredible