Re: ASTRO: recc.: Meade ETX-60AT Astro Telescope?

From: Spike Jones (spike66@attglobal.net)
Date: Wed Jan 10 2001 - 20:43:55 MST


> Brent Allsop wrote: Another thing I'd like to see is the ISS...

To track the ISS requires a special mount designed for tracking
satellites. Way big money.

> (he apparently was unaware that the ISS has
> thrusters and that it will use them to drastically change it's orbit
> periodically.)

What do you mean "drastically"? Its total delta V capability
is not high.

> Then again, maybe not? Can any
> telescopes do this at any price?

Get on the web, search for satellite trackers. spike



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