Friday, September 10, 2010

How Can I See an Overhead Satellite?


This satellite tracking Web site shows how you can see a satellite overhead, thanks to the German Space Operations Center. You will need your coordinates for longitude and latitude, available from the USGS Mapping Information Web site or at the website Topozone. 


  • Satellite-tracking software is available for predicting orbit passes. Note the exact times.
  • Use binoculars on a clear night when there is not a bright moon.
  • Ensure that your watch is set to exactly match a known time standard.
  • A north-south orbit often indicates a spy satellite!

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