A
simple
description of what CASTOR is about, including
introductory white papers, advantages, qualifications and published research
papers and articles. |
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SATELLITE BASICS |
The basics of the number of satellites, satellite orbits and apparent satellite
brightness. |
ORBIT MECHANICS |
In-depth descriptions of the orbit characteristics of satellites, Keplerian orbit elements, Two-Line
Element Sets (TLEs) and a glossary of satellite orbit terms. |
ORBIT PROPAGATION |
A full description of how a satellite's apparent position can be predicted using
a satellite's orbit elements. |
ORBIT DETERMINATION |
A step-by-step preliminary orbit determination of a satellite. |
VE3HEO LOGBOOK |
The amateur radio logbook of VE3HEO (my new call sign). |
HEADLINES |
A list of present and former CASTOR headline news. |
PAPERS AND ARTICLES |
CASTOR articles and papers published since 1999. |
CASTOR'S DATA |
Handy
shortcuts to all the data CASTOR has collected for the past several years. This
can
include images, tumble periods,
photometric (brightness) analyses, astrometric analyses,
etc. |
LEGAL |
All legal information, including business code of conduct, copyright notices,
etc. |
ABOUT MIKE EARL |
Biography, accomplishments and CV for Michael A. Earl, the owner/founder of CASTOR and
the creator/webmaster of this web site. |
SATELLITES ON RADIO |
Recordings of transmitting
amateur satellites; mainly cubesats. |
CASTOR SATELLITE CATALOGUE |
A unique catalogue that is
comprised of those satellites
that can be detected with medium-aperture telescopes (10 to 16 inches) and
research-grade CCD detectors. This catalogue continues to grow as
CASTOR conducts additional surveys of the accessible satellite population. |
IMAGES |
Images of the wonders of our heavens collected by the
founder of
CASTOR
since January 1990. |
MULTIMEDIA |
CASTOR press releases, images, audio clips and
video clips. |
ASTRONOMICAL CALCULATIONS | Interesting calculations of astronomical values, such as orbital velocity, lunar mountain eights. |
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CASTOR Web Site Map Was Last Modified On June 08, 2013 |