Jan 26, 2009 #1 F funston New member Joined Jan 26, 2009 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 1 ...without adjustment? This is a question I need help with in astronomy in the chapter about gravity, orbits, kepler's laws, etc.
...without adjustment? This is a question I need help with in astronomy in the chapter about gravity, orbits, kepler's laws, etc.
Jan 26, 2009 #2 S spicerjoe New member Joined Jan 26, 2009 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Points 1 the speed of geosynchronous satellites keep them above the same spot on the earth at all times, they are the type of satellite that is used for stationary dishes.
the speed of geosynchronous satellites keep them above the same spot on the earth at all times, they are the type of satellite that is used for stationary dishes.
Jan 26, 2009 #3 B BillM Member Joined May 24, 2008 Messages 227 Reaction score 0 Points 16 Because the satellites are in geosynchronous orbit. They circle the earth in the same time that the earth rotates on its axis.
Because the satellites are in geosynchronous orbit. They circle the earth in the same time that the earth rotates on its axis.