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22,300 miles above earth in an orbit speed that is the same as the earth so it appears stationary. It is located in the western hemisphere slightly south over the Pacific Ocean

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How could you tell if a satellite dish was tracking a geosynchronous satellite or one in low Earth orbit?

A satellite dish tracking a geosynchronous satellite would remain fixed in a specific direction, as geosynchronous satellites maintain a constant position relative to the Earth's surface. In contrast, a dish tracking a satellite in low Earth orbit would need to move continuously to follow the satellite's rapid movement across the sky, as these satellites orbit the Earth at much lower altitudes and complete an orbit in about 90 minutes. Thus, the motion of the dish can indicate the type of satellite being tracked.


Is moon a planet or satellite?

The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth. It orbits the Earth, just as other moons orbit planets. It is not classified as a planet because it does not directly orbit the Sun.


How do you spell satellite dish in French?

une parabole, une antenne satellite


How far did the sputnik satellite orbit?

The Sputnik satellite orbited Earth at an altitude between 215 to 939 kilometers (133 to 583 miles).


What is meant by a geostationary orbit and what is it used for?

A satellite in a geostationary orbit goes around the earth at the same angular speed that the earth spins on its axis. So to someone on the earth the satellite looks like its not moving because its always at the same location above the earth. These satellites are used for communication purposes. For example, TV stations can reflect their signal off of such a satellite by aiming their transmitter at it. They don't have to change their aim because the satellite is always there. Satellite dish receivers can easily pick up the reflected signal just by aiming the dish antenna at the satellite and again you don't have to change this aim because the satellite is always there. The satellites have to be in a circular orbit above the equator in order for it to be put in a geostationary orbit.

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How far can your dish be from the satellite box?

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What is the best TV satellite system for a motorhome?

It depends on what kind of motorhome and when you want to watch Dish TV. If you will be mobile and wanting television, you will need a self adjusting satellite dish; there are also stationary satellite dishes available. As far as a satellite system, I prefer Dish TV because of the price, channel selection and technology. Dish Network also has a affordable portable satellite dish that does not attach to your motor-home called the Dish Tailgater.


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What is satellite dish?

A satellite dish is a parabolic television antenna that receives signals from communication satellites in orbit around the earth. Its sole function is to provide the television viewer with a wider variety of channels.


What does the satellite dish do in space?

Satellite dish is used to receive the data colleted by the satellite and to give commands to it.


What are all use for the satellite dish?

to take images of the earth and send it to google earth to show us t.v shows


What is a sky dish and what is it used for?

A sky dish is a satellite dish that is used by companies such as Dish Network or DirecTV to receive their satellite signals. They are usually mounted on your home and pointed in the direction of the company's satellite.


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.


What satellite whose orbit is synchronized with the rotation of the earth?

Its called a geostationary satellite. Its quite far out, meaning its 24 hour orbit is quite long when compared with satellites closer in to earth. Is appears stationary in our skies, in the same spot throughout its orbit. This makes it a lot easier to track, a fixed dish can be used.


Number of moon earth has?

One natural satellite of earth so far discovered.


Where can you get a backyard satellite dish?

To find a satellite dish antenna for sale, going to the local television company would be the first stop. Typically they have a wide selection of satellite dish accessories and satellite dishes.


What is the typical upload speed of a satellite a broadband connection?

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