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What is synchronous in astronomy?
In simple terms, any body in space (e.g. an asteroid or satellite) is said to be synchronous when its own movement (i.e. orbit) corresponds to that of another. In other words, a "geo"synchronous satellite would be in orbit around earth, while Jupiter (and the other 7/8 planets) are heliosynchronous (orbiting the sun).
Explain How is the moon earths satellite?
the moon orbits the earth and one definition of a satellite is "a natural body that revolves around a planet"
Is the earth's natural satellite the sun?
no, the moon is the Earths natural satellite, the moon is in orbit around the Earth. The whole Earth/Moon system is then in orbit around the sun.
Why do you call the moon Earths natural satellite?
Because the moon naturally revolves around the Earth and things that revolve around each other are called satellites (ex. the planets revolving around the sun) so therefore the name "Natural Satellite".
American satellite launched in 1963?
Syncom 2 was launched in 1963, the worlds first geo synchronous satellite. These are special types of satellites that are launched much further out into higher orbit around the earth. The greater the distance from earth, the longer it takes for the satellite to orbit. You eventually get to a special distance where the time taken to orbit is equal to one day, the same as one spin of the earth, so the satellite can effectively hold a position relative to the surface of the earth. This means they can be easily tracked with stationary satellite dishes.
What object would not be considered a satellite?
An apple on a tree would not be considered a satellite. In astronomy, a satellite is a celestial body that orbits around a planet, dwarf planet, or other larger body in space. The apple on a tree does not meet this criteria.
Why can a satellite be stationary above the earths surface?
It appears stationary because it is moving around the Earth at the same rate that the Earth is rotating about its axis.
Is the sun earths satellite?
No, the sun is not Earth's satellite. The sun is a star at the center of our solar system, around which Earth and other planets orbit. Earth's natural satellite is the moon.
What is a sentence for the word apogee?
Apogee is the farthest distance between the moon (or a satellite) in its orbit around earth.
What is a satellite that orbits earth?
If by satellite you mean an object that orbits the earth, then the Moon is a satellite of the earth. There are thousands of other satellites put into orbit by both private and public organizations used for everything from GPS to communication and even you TV service.
Is the moon is the earths natural satllite?
Yes, the moon is Earth's natural satellite. It orbits around the Earth, and its gravitational pull affects the tides on our planet.
Earths distance around the sun?
2 x pi x 93 million = 584 million miles
