The Earth is approximately 17.4-deg in diameter (8.7-deg radius) from Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO).
73, Ken N2WWD -----Original Message----- >From: Joe <[email protected]> >Sent: Sep 15, 2009 12:07 PM >To: BB <[email protected]> >Subject: [amsat-bb] Geosyro orbit. > >Hi All, > >I have a couple of questions, How big is the earth from a geosyncronous >(sp?) orbit. > >Like the Moon from Earth is roughly 1/2 a degree. > >What is the earth from a geo orbit? anyone know? > >Joe WB9SBD >_______________________________________________ >Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
