Hello, I'm new to the dist. group... apologizes if this has already been asked: Is there a way (location, subscription lists, whatever) to have updated TLE ...
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Ray Talipsky
ray@...
Jun 1, 2001 6:17 pm
A suggestion for next version How about a Maximize window button! allow red night vision mode to coverup bright Windoze desktop! I do it now by careful...
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Brent Boshart
brentb@...
Jun 2, 2001 5:52 am
Should be able to maximize the main dialog now using the windows standard system menu in the top right corner. (If I accidently removed this feature, I make...
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Brent Boshart
brentb@...
Jun 2, 2001 5:56 am
Check the TLE links at my site, David Cottle's site has some TLE mail lists. Also there is a VB script in the files section of this forum that was contributed...
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ftherrmann@...
Jun 3, 2001 4:26 am
I tried it with my LX-200/ST8 and wasn't successful. I figured I'd have to shoot at f10 to see any detail, but this lessens your chances. I think the way to...
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Brent Boshart
brentb@...
Jun 3, 2001 11:50 am
Satellite Tracker v2.1.1 is now available at http://sattracker.hypermart.net. New features include: 1. New detailed observation log. Can create an ASCII tab...
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David Smith
dssmith@...
Jun 3, 2001 6:39 pm
Hi Brent. I've just downoladed the latest version (2.1.1), and I'm getting an errror message when starting up that says:"Map4.dat missing or corrupted:. the...
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Brent Boshart
brentb@...
Jun 3, 2001 7:39 pm
David: Unzip the files and copy them into the LXSAT folder. Sat.exe needs to be started in the same directory (LXSAT folder) where the sat.ini and map4.dat ...
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dan@...
Jun 7, 2001 3:43 am
I did catch the ISS with a Canon D30 on my Televue Genesis (500 mm FL) using Sat Tracker. The image was a fuzzy ball about 8 or 9 pixels wide. I'm going to...
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dan@...
Jun 7, 2001 4:14 am
After upgrading to v.2.1.1 my favorites were no longer there and I can't figure out how to add favorites (has this featured changed?) Please help. Thanks, Dan...
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Brent Boshart
brentb@...
Jun 7, 2001 11:07 am
Sorry, Dan I should have mentioned it before. The observation logs (including the favorites) do not translate over from the previous version because the ...
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dan@...
Jun 9, 2001 12:04 am
I think SatTracker is a fantastic program! However, I'm concerned that it "overworks" my scopes tracking motors. After a long track, I can usually smell the...
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Ray Talipsky
ray@...
Jun 10, 2001 4:15 pm
Gave V2.2.1 a good workout last night. This is a great program! People both Am Astronomers and Non find it hard to believe the ability to see a Satellite...
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Brent Boshart
brentb@...
Jun 10, 2001 10:09 pm
Ray, It the observation log click the [New] button and everything auto-fills. Brent ... From: "Ray Talipsky" <ray@...> To: "satellitetracker"...
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Bill Davidson
wsd.da@...
Jun 14, 2001 3:07 am
Has anyone evaluated, investigated, or managed to kluge an interface to allow a DeLorme tripmate GPS to work with LXGPS? /s/ Bill...
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Ray Talipsky
ray@...
Jun 14, 2001 3:00 pm
Doesn't work with my Tripmate Long acquisition time with Tripmate rcvr? The SW GPSsync takes at least 5 min to get sats and info for 3D fix Works with...
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Dan T.
dan@...
Jun 14, 2001 9:40 pm
I made up a few extra cables to connect a LX200 to a computer. These are made from high quality CAT5 cable, have soldered connections, and are about 10' long....
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Brent Boshart
brentb@...
Jun 16, 2001 3:05 pm
Do you have any specs for the interface? Maybe I can do a patch for the GPS sync program that will allow it to work. Brent ... interface to...
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Bill Davidson
wsd.da@...
Jun 16, 2001 4:42 pm
Brent, Thanks for the response! As a Newbie, I remain REALLY impressed with Sat Tracker! Regarding a DeLorme spec - As with most things Internet, I have a...
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Ray Talipsky
ray@...
Jun 16, 2001 4:43 pm
I know you asked "What time is it" and below is "How Atomic Clock works"! ================================ ??? It may just need the secret start nav...
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glenng@...
Jun 17, 2001 7:07 pm
Do any of you out there know of a website that will show the orientation with respect to earth of the ISS? I finally am getting some details but with the...
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Dan T.
dan@...
Jun 17, 2001 7:30 pm
Heavens above web site, not sure of the URL, but I have a link on my site listed below. Just click on interesting events. Dan Thurs www.thurs.net/dan Dans...
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Ray Talipsky
ray@...
Jun 17, 2001 10:38 pm
"Heavens Above" doesn't show orientation? http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/tracking/index.html may be better It is 3 axis stabilized constantly pitching...
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glenng@...
Jun 18, 2001 4:00 pm
Wonderful, this is just what I was looking for. What I really need to do is start putting the ISS model kit together I got a couple of weeks ago. Its the...
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Roland Morvan
roland.morvan2@...
Jun 18, 2001 4:36 pm
Hello, I am a new user of satellite tracker with a 8'' LX200. I find it works well, excepted for ISS, the tracking is less accurate. I think this comes from...
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Ray Talipsky
ray@...
Jun 18, 2001 9:07 pm
Setting your computer time and location most critical! I sync laptop clock via GPS and set location from GPS. I also have used radio to time sync or one of the...
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Bill Powers
powers_w@...
Jun 21, 2001 4:12 pm
[From Bill Powers] I've posted a pictorial progress report on my attempts to write a smoother tracking program and also to get images of the ISS. You can...
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Scott Baker
scottb80@...
Jun 25, 2001 4:30 pm
Brent, What are the settings for "leap frogging"? Are they based on a particular field of view? Obviously, if someone is using a 40mm EP on a scope, the...
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Brent Boshart
brentb@...
Jun 25, 2001 7:38 pm
Scott, Actually the jumps are based more on seconds ahead and seconds waiting idle than FOV. Maybe it should be user adjustable how seconds ahead you want to...
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Scott Baker
scottb80@...
Jun 25, 2001 11:18 pm
Brent, Oops, the fact that the speed of the satellite, in degrees of sky covered, varies per altitude, totally skipped my mind. You're right, that would be...
