[amsat-bb] Re: Geosyro orbit.

[Alan VE4YZ]

I can't believe I couldn't Google this, so

Earth Radius at equator = 6378 km
GeoSynch orbit = aprox 36000 km above sea level or aprox 30,0000 from center
of earth

Angle = 2TAN 6378/30000 = aprox 24 degrees.

 

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: September 15, 2009 11:07 AM
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Subject: [amsat-bb] Geosyro orbit.

Hi All,

I have a couple of questions,  How big is the earth from a geosyncronous
(sp?) orbit.

Like the Moon from Earth is roughly 1/2 a degree.

What is the earth from a geo orbit? anyone know?

Joe WB9SBD
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