On the night of May 30-31, 52 new Falcon 9 Starlink satellites were launched and the inhabitants of Oise were able to observe white streaks in the sky. A total of 4,521 Starlink satellites are currently in orbit around the Earth.
Technically, multiple satellites are being sent up at the same time, creating a constellation shape and therefore this white arabesque. To fully enjoy the show, the sky must be clear, in a place away from all light pollution. To follow them, there are very accessible applications.
Satellite tracker
The application allows you to locate and identify satellites, but also to follow their trajectory. Aesthetically, each satellite is represented in a 3D model.
To find them, just open the app and tap on the satellite icon. Then choose the All tab and scroll down to the “Starlink by SpaceX” section.
It is possible to follow all the Starlink satellites, follow only one of them or follow the next launches. Remember to add the satellites to the watch list so you don’t miss any.
Another possibility: identify the satellites that are above you. To do this, you must activate the location and follow the white arrow accessible from the bottom panel of the screen.
In the same spirit, but a little easier to use, the Sky Tonight app provides information on the current position of Starlink satellites.
To track Starlink satellites, tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen to open the search menu. By entering Starlink in the search bar, it is possible to track a particular satellite. By touching the blue target, the application will show the position of the satellite on the map.
The free version of the app is quite limited. For further use of the app, you need to switch to the paid version.
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The app identifies the various bodies in the sky, including Starlink satellites, and models them in 3D.
To find Starlink in the app, tap the magnifying glass at the bottom left of the screen, then tap the satellite icon in the bottom bar of the search panel. Then the recently launched Starlink satellites are shown.
To track a specific satellite, simply select “SpaceX Starlink” at the bottom right and find it in the list. Precise information about your position and trajectory is indicated. For this last option, you have to pay an extension.
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Websites are also dedicated to tracking satellites like Heavens Above.
A rather archaic design, but a site efficient enough to query the satellites accurately. In particular, it is possible to observe all the Starlink satellites currently in orbit. The findstarlink site also allows you to find out if one of the satellites is visible from a specific position or locate them on a world map according to a specific time.
The next satellite visible from Paris will take place in the afternoon of June 3-4.
Source: BFM TV
