geostationary orbit

What Do U Mean By Geostationary Satellite?

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What Do U Mean By Geostationary Satellite? Satellite that appears to be located at a fixed point in space when viewed from the earth’s surface. Satellites located in geosynchronous orbit move in time with the rotation of the earth. What do you mean by geostationary? : being or having an equatorial orbit at an altitude

Can You See Geostationary Satellites?

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Can You See Geostationary Satellites? Can you see geostationary satellites? The GOES geostationary satellites are about 22,300 miles above Earth’s Equator and require a telescope to see, but you may be able to see a polar orbiting satellite (orbiting about 500 miles about Earth’s surface) with just a pair of binoculars or, if it’s dark