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AlbertoConti
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Satellites in orbit
      #1082051 - 12/27/07 03:23 PM

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Using the framework developed for showing where Hubble is now, I have taken a snapshot of all the satellites orbiting planet earth.
Attached is the kml that show their position and height over Earth as of a few weeks ago.

For a real cool effect, simply rotate the earth!

Enjoy.

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Dr. Alberto Conti
Space Telescope Science Institute

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AlbertoConti
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Debris in orbit [Re: AlbertoConti]
      #1082052 - 12/27/07 03:25 PM

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And here are the debris!

Enjoy.

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Dr. Alberto Conti
Space Telescope Science Institute

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HillModerator
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Re: Debris in orbit [Re: AlbertoConti]
      #1082080 - 12/27/07 04:11 PM

Very, very COOL. Thanks.



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