If the period \(T\) is 24 hours, the satellite will stay directly above the same point on the equator as it orbits the Earth, and will appear to "hover" above the Earth. Since the satellites appear to...If the period \(T\) is 24 hours, the satellite will stay directly above the same point on the equator as it orbits the Earth, and will appear to "hover" above the Earth. Since the satellites appear to hover over the equator, the satellite antenna dish need only be pointed at the satellite once; the satellite will not move appreciably from the point of view of the observer.
