Re: GPS Satellites

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> Wilkie, R. Cliff wrote:
> Has anyone seen a GPS satellite?  If so what type of telescope was used? 

I've seen many. Usually mag 10-12. 8" Celestron SCT.

> What
> elevation angle?  The lower the elevation angle, the brighter the reflection
> but the worse the refraction problems. 

Usually 60-90°. Also, with lower elevation you have greater distance causing
dimmer magnitudes.

> What is the ideal elevation angle?

Probably 60-80°. Instead of being concerned about the best angle, I run
predictions using HIGHFLY to cover a period of several minutes. I'll look for
the sat when it is predicted to be brightest.
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