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A geosynchronous orbit is one that travels in the direction opposite to the rotation of the earth on or near the equator, such that it appears in the same place in the sky once a day, hence synchronous.
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Ummm...
Where did you get that from?
Geosynchronous Orbit
Refers to the orbit in which the speed of a satellite’s orbit is synchronized with the speed of the earth’s rotation so that they are always positioned above the same spot on the earth. ...
www.novastars.com/vsat/vsat-glossary%20.htm
Which is also called "geostationary".
Also known as the Clarke Circular orbit, which is cool.
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Last edited by Fredfredson; 24th December 2007 at 03:47 PM.
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