On 10 Nov 2007 at 20:36, GARY ELLIOT wrote:
Hello,
I am brand new to satellites and just getting interested. I downloaded and using a satellite tracking program called Orbitron, Yes I realize it is an old program but the cost was free and until I make a decision to get really involved in satellites I frankly did not want to put out any money at this time. That being said, my problem is that even though both the Orbitron software and the AMSAT on-line pass predictions have the same Lat/Long entered I get different data ???? The times are within 5 minutes of each but the Azm and Elv are way different. Is there anybody out there using Orbitron tracking software that I could check with to be sure I have it set up correctly ? I am assuming the AMSAT on-line predictions are correct ? Thanks for any help/comments
73 Gary
Hi Gary
i used this program since more than 3 years now and i think your Keps elements are not updated. There is a function in the general menu who will update your keps automatically.
I used this program also to control my azimuthal rotor.
Just ask if you need help with Orbitron
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