Sun ID: 20180

SDO's Geosynchronus Orbit

Animations by Walt Feimer Released on January 21, 2010

This animation shows the SDO satellite in its inclined geosynchronous orbit. SDO's geosynchronous orbit will keep the observatory in constant view of the dedicated relay station's two 18-meter dishes around the clock for the duration of the observatory's five-year mission.

Animation Credits

Walt Feimer (HTSI): Lead Animator
Chris Smith (HTSI): Producer
Scott Wiessinger (UMBC): Producer
William D. Pesnell (NASA/GSFC): Scientist

Please give credit for this item to:
Walt Feimer NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab

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Mission:
SDO

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SDO - Animations

Keywords:
SVS >> HDTV
SVS >> SDO
SVS >> Solar Dynamics Observatory
SVS >> Geosynchronous
NASA Science >> Sun