When Luke breaks out camp his first night on Dagobah, he sets out some cases and then puts a glowing device on top of one. It looks like some sort of small heater, but someone on a forum said it was a power unit. I did a few quick searches but couldn't find anything about the prop. I did find a good screenshot, though. I've circled the device I'm asking about. 

**What is this small heater-looking unit supposed to be?**

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