All, Has anyone compared the accuracy of Satellite Tracker's orbital predictions to other software model predictions? This weekend, I plan to compare...
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Rob Getz
rbgetz
Dec 31, 2004 4:16 am
Hi BIll, Never tried, but would be interesting to know. Which TLE file for Satellite Tracker will you be using? I usually download McCant's TLE files which...
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Bill Keicher
bill1550
Dec 31, 2004 11:39 pm
Rob, I have used McCant's and the NASA site (which is scheduled to close shrtly). The basic idea is to use the same, but fresh, TLEs for both programs to...
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nfoldager
Jan 19, 2005 7:42 am
Empty....
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Brent Boshart
brentboshart
Jan 26, 2005 11:34 pm
Have a look at : http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/notice.asp It appears that after March 31,2005, the only way to get TLE files will be to register at...
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Bill Nicoll
billnicoll81001
Jan 27, 2005 1:40 am
Brent, Do you see any problem with signing up at that site? Two of their user categories are "amateur observer" and "hobbyist";. Bill Nicoll ... From: Brent...
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Doug
yasotay2002
Jan 27, 2005 2:29 am
Brent Thank you for the information, I love your program and have now tried to register, I will see what happens. I hope this does not kill your efforts. I...
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Brent Boshart
brentboshart
Jan 27, 2005 2:43 am
I signed up as hobbyist and within minutes had an approval. I logged in and downloaded some TLEs. I have no idea how they assess applications. Brent...
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Matthias Bopp
dd1us2001
Jan 27, 2005 5:32 am
Hello, I signed up to space-track 2 weeks ago and the registration went smooth. Within 1 day I got access to the server and since then no problems accessing ...
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Bill Nicoll
billnicoll81001
Jan 27, 2005 6:16 am
I successfully subscribed and logged onto the Space Track site. Now I'm overwhelmed. What file do I need to download....
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John Mahony
jmmahony
Jan 27, 2005 7:59 am
I'd get a copy of your favorite current TLEs from whatever source you use and store a permanent copy on your computer, so you can check the Norad numbers in it...
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Tobias Lindemann
tl020ns
Jan 27, 2005 9:11 am
John, you can unzip the .gz file with a program called "gnu.zip". This is a open source software and can be downloaded here: http://www.gzip.org/ On this site...
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Tim Long
t_p_long
Jan 27, 2005 3:51 pm
John, use WinZip to unzip your .gz file. I wish they would provide a raw, unzipped version, as the increase in download time would be negligible and it would...
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carlo.martinelli@...
carlomartinelli
Jan 27, 2005 4:44 pm
Hello everyone, i post this message because i hope then enyone help me to find a metodh to send a correct coordinate from an GPS-USB to SkyScan controller in a...
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DominoDoggy
hal9000mk2
Jan 27, 2005 7:51 pm
This is just for your information. I draw no conclusions from Space-Track's response. Before signing up for Space-Track I wanted to make sure I chose the ...
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John Mahony
jmmahony
Jan 27, 2005 8:48 pm
What did you expect? A clear answer from the gov't? Actually, IIRC, you can select multiple categories, so just select both. -John ... ...
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Bill Nicoll
billnicoll81001
Jan 28, 2005 1:04 am
Well, he did get a response from a government official. That itself is a major accomplishment. ... From: John Mahony [mailto:jmmahony@...] snip What did...
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Brian Rau
brau67
Jan 28, 2005 6:07 pm
Hello all, I'm new to the group, as I just got a nifty new Nexstar 8i "Special Edition" for Christmas. One of my reasons for selecting the Nexstar was its...
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Mark Thingy
sherbet_10
Jan 29, 2005 2:12 am
I've also got an nx8i, which has a large ammount of backlash in its drives due to the use of spur gears. The jerkiness you experienced may be due to the drive ...
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jat_observatory
Jan 29, 2005 9:35 pm
Just to be clear the Space Track website is not run by the gov't. It is run by the Aerospace Corp, (which is gov't funded). "Circle A" as we call them gets the...
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reylocs
Feb 1, 2005 10:18 pm
Looking for others,in the northeast, on there way to the WSP that I might be able to follow. I'm driving own alone and it would be nice to have someone to at...
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Brian Rau
brau67
Feb 3, 2005 6:24 pm
Just a curiosity thing here: When driving the Nexstar "i" or GPS scopes, does Satellite Tracker drive them with RA/Dec commands or alt/az commands? I'm trying...
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Brent Boshart
brentboshart
Feb 7, 2005 4:22 pm
It drives the scope with tracking rate commands and queries the scope for its current RA/DEC position. I don't think scope time is important. Brent...
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John Mahony
jmmahony
Feb 14, 2005 8:09 pm
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autostaretx
Feb 15, 2005 3:49 am
Hi.. I sent a request to SpaceTrack a few weeks ago about whom to contact to get the permission to redistribute (and to request that they put such contact info...
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mohammadreza edalatza...
m_edalatzadeh
Feb 16, 2005 1:10 pm
Dear J. M. , i need an IEEExplore username and password to complete me Thasis.Can you help me and give me an IEEEXplore username and password.i would be very...
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John Mahony
jmmahony
Feb 16, 2005 4:06 pm
I don't even know what an IEEExplore username is, but you need to apply for an account at Space-Track (choose your own user name), and if approved they will...
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kandykamper@...
kandykamper
Feb 17, 2005 11:50 am
... I have written some scripts that get data from the Space Track website, however, you still need a valid ST login account as the scripts need that setting...
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John Mahony
jmmahony
Feb 18, 2005 12:58 pm
... Great, I've used GetTLEs and didn't have any problem using your version, except my computer didn't like "debug" in line 16. I put a ' in front of it and...
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usarobert@...
usarobert
Feb 18, 2005 3:23 pm
Does anyone have an idea how other softwares like "Starry Night" or "TheSky" will get and distribute data for Satelites ? ... Robert N8i SE...
