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- How do you define azimuth and elevation?
- How are azimuth and elevation measured?
- How do I set the elevation on my satellite dish?
How do you define azimuth and elevation?
Azimuth tells you what direction to face and Elevation tells you how high up in the sky to look. Both are measured in degrees. Azimuth varies from 0° to 360°. It starts with North at 0°.
How are azimuth and elevation measured?
Horizontal coordinates use a celestial sphere centered on the observer. Azimuth is measured eastward from the north point (sometimes from the south point) of the horizon; altitude is the angle above the horizon.
How do I set the elevation on my satellite dish?
Tilt the top of the dish backwards by an amount of 38.3 deg. Apply an inclinometer to some convenient place. Read the angle. Tilt the top of the dish backwards and the inclinometer reading will change.
