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Old 26-March-2008, 10:53 PM
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One of many types of designs, yes. However, I'm not a fan of this. I prefer a light source where you can alter the day-night cycle. Rather than being stuck with whatever the stations spin/orbit/eclipse/shadow cylce goes around.
Er, you can alter the day/night cycle. Just adjust the slats. Like any window.

And unless you put your station in a really poorly-planned orbit, your sunlight should be constant.
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