I'm trying to figure out the necessary azimuth and elevation angles for an antenna located at 42 degrees, 06 minutes N lat, 76 degrees, 13 minutes W long, pointing towards a geosynchonous ...

IV. Simple Instruments for Measuring both Magnetic Azimuth and Altitude. ALTHOUGH undoubtedly for final observations at any monument a theodolite must be employed, using the sun or a star in order ...

While not quite up to the job it was originally intended for — positioning a 1.2-meter dish antenna — [Manuel] did manage to create a pretty capable azimuth-elevation positioner for ...

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