New satellite location maps available

A map showing the current satellite location for most of the
amateur satellites are now available on the AMSAT web site.

From the AMSAT front page, use the left hand side navigation, go to the 'Satellite Information' navigation box, then select 'Satellite Status'.

You may also go directly there using this URL:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php

Next click on an underlined satellite name in the left hand
column. This will display a satellite summary, scroll to the
bottom of the page and there will be a map showing the current location of that satellite and the illuminated and dark portions of the earth.

This feature can be used for a quick check of the satellite's
location or to verify that your tracking program was setup correctly.

Thanks to Rick, W2GPS and Chip, N2YO for providing this
useful feature.

Gould, WA4SXM

Amsat website