Satellite Tracking

Below is a recent map showing the position of the Yohkoh Satellite.  A joint Japanense and US project, Yohkoh monitors the x-ray output from our Sun.  On the WWW, you can view the current position of the Yohkoh Satellite and the most recent image of our Sun.  Everytime that you check this map or click RELOAD, you'll get the latest image.
 Consider the following questions.

• What are satellites used for?
• How fast are they moving?
• How long does one take to go around Earth?
• How high above the surface are satellites?

Back to Moving Stars or onward to Yohkoh Orbital Period

Lesson designed by the YPOP Team

For questions about this lesson, please contact Tim Slater