[amsat-bb] Re: Orbitron vs http://www.n2yo.com/

["JoAnne Maenpaa" <k9jkm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Rod,

> I notice the Lon/Lat of the ISS's location is a few minutes different
> between the two.

It may depend on which keplerian elements you're using.  ISS boosted its
orbit up an additional ~5 miles or so this week.  If you are using pre-boost
elements then ISS will appear later than predicted because of the higher
orbit.

--
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm@amsat.org


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