Re: Newbie Query: Seeing Geostationary Sats

From: JAY RESPLER (jrespler@superlink.net)
Date: Tue Aug 07 2001 - 00:02:48 PDT

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Atul Sowani wrote:
> Geosync sats could be seen, but since the relative motion of these
> satellites is zero, it could be somewhat difficult to locate one in a
> single observation session (unless otherwise you have the exact
> coordinates).

The sat may not move, but the earth and stars do. I find sync sats by following
a star pattern till the sat drifts into view. Then leave the scope on it, and
the stars glide past.  You definitely see relative motion.

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Jay Respler
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