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Most communication satellites orbit at or near the equator. In the northern hemisphere this is obviously to the south. In the Southern Hemisphere it is to the north, so the dishes would point north.
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Why are satellite TV dishes in the northern hemisphere pointed south and in the Southern Hemisphere pointed North?
Because I like unicorns.
Why do people have satellite dishes?
Umm, to get satellite tv or other signals.
Are satellite dishes tacky?
The answer is YES, they look horribly taky (unless they are well mixed with surrounds, which is hard to find).
How do you find out where to point a satellite dish?
Commercial satellites are in geosynchronous orbit around the equator. They are each at a particular longitude. The direction you need to point your dish then depends on where you are. In northern Canada, dishes point at a very shallow angle to the south. In California, they are pointing around 45 degrees up and some amount east or west. Find out the longitude of the satellite you want and then look up on the satellite company's website (or do an Internet search) for the angles to aim (one angle is skyward, the other north/south/east/west).
Does NASA use cow dung in their space probes?
no they don't i have heard of them sending up a K9 (a dog ) and a monkey and also satellite dishes but that's about it!
Why must satellite dishes face a certain direction?
DISH Network satellite dishes must face a certain direction in order to allow the dish to correctly align with the necessary satellite orbitals.
When was Down in the Shacks Where the Satellite Dishes Grow created?
Down in the Shacks Where the Satellite Dishes Grow was created in 1992.
Why are satellite TV dishes in the northern hemisphere pointed south and in the Southern Hemisphere pointed North?
Because I like unicorns.
Do satellite dishes in the UK point towards mecca?
Yes, they all roughly do. So whenever you need to pray and don't know which direction you should face, just look for a satellite dish
Why do people have satellite dishes?
Umm, to get satellite tv or other signals.
Are there any satellite dishes on mercury?
No.
What is the average size of a satellite dish?
The average size of a satellite dish is from 1.5 to 2 yards. Residential satellite dishes are usually smaller, while satellite dishes for commercial use tend to be larger.
What is a difference between a dog's ear and a satellite dish?
satellite dishes are not composed of flesh
Are there different shapes and sizes of satellite dishes and which is the best?
Yes, there are different shapes and sizes of satellite dishes. You can find the best one for your home at www.montanasatellite.com/satellite_dish_covers.htm
Why are satellite dishes in the Northern Hemisphere pointed south and in the Southern Hemisphere there pointed north?
They point to geosynchronous satellites in orbit above the equator. South for the northern hemisphere and north for the southern.
How big are satellite dishes?
very.....big..:P
What satellite company used big satellite dishes?
If you are referring to the original satellite dish known as the C band satellite, the satellite company that used these was DISH Network.
