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Originally Posted by ModelPerfect
I understand the vernacular distinction, but I thought this could only be achieved along the equator. Upon a little research, it appears that's not an accurate understanding. Apparently, a geosynchronous satellite can be relatively stationary even away from the equator, but will appear to oscillate around a fixed point. Only at the equator will it actually be geostationary, which was my original allusion.
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All i know is what the different types of satellites are and what they are used for. That and the fact the earth is actually a little pearshaped. And I only know it because I worked with the danish company that fused the flyover images with googles sattelite images.