Guiding on a Geostationary Satellite

[Richard Scott]

Will PHD2 guide on an object such as a geostationary satellite with the mount (Losmandy Gemini) in terrestrial mode (non-moving)?

Thanks,

Rick

[Brian Valente]

Rick

satellites are typically far too fast for guiding. You would use something like SkyTrack

https://www.heavenscape.com/

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[Richard Scott]

Geostationary satellites barely move but I am looking at SkyTrack.

Thanks,

Rick

[Brian Valente]

If you're doing geostationary and they are 'barely moving' why not just use sidereal. Regular guiding would handle any small differences

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