How can I know when a satellite will be visible?
You can download programs such as TrakSat. Using the "Analytical" mode, it will predict when satellites will be visible from your location. You'll need to download fresh "Keplerian elements", the mathematical variables the program needs to calculate the orbit of satellites. If you have a hand-held Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) using the Palm OS, you can download PocketSat+. You can also get Palm Compatible Keps

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