Earth Orbiting Satellite
Imaging

Hardware and Software:
The images were taken with a tripod mounted home made all sky camera.  The camera comprises a Raspberry Pi 4 computer, a Raspberry Pi HQ camera with a Sony IMX477 sensor, and a 2.1 mm fisheye lens.  The software is the Raspberry Pi Bullseye OS and Indi-allsky by Aaron Morris.

Active Payloads – These are satellites that are currently operational.  Observe 4 different active payloads.  These might include the Hubble Space Telescope, communications satellites, etc.  (4 observations) 

Manned Space Flight – These are spacecraft with people on board.  Observe 3 different manned space flights.  These could include the Internation Space Station, SpaceX missions, etc.  (3 observations) 

Multinational Satellites – These are satellites from different countries (not including the US).  The distinction is whether the country that owns the satellite, not where it was launched.  (5 observations)

Rocket Bodies – These are parts of rockets that were used to get satellites into space.  They may include R/B in their name.  (4 observations) 

Multi-Pass Satellites – These are two passes of a satellite that are viewed in the same evening or morning.  Two different satellites should be observed.  (4 observations)

Formation Flights – These are two spacecraft that are flying together.  It may be a spacecraft approaching or leavig the Insternational Space Station, or two satellites that are flying together.  (4 observations) 

Aged Element Sets – Spacecraft orbits change from time to time to avoid debris or to return to their proper position.  For most satellite observing it is important to have current Element Sets.  For this set of observations, intentionally use old element sets.  For each satellite, one observation must be with an element set less than one week old, and the second observation must be with an element set at least three weeks old.  The intent is to experience the problems with old Element Sets.  Accurate times are critical for this part.  (4 observations) 

Constellations – Constellations are groups of satellites working on the same mission.  Observe two spacecraft in the same constellation.  This might be Starlink, A-train, SPOT, etc.  (2 observations)