Satellite Finder 4.0

Satellite Finder & Satellite Director provides azimuth, elevation, and area calculations for your current location (via GPS) and the selected satellite from the list. Results appear as numeric values and on a graphical overlay in Google Maps.

The app emphasizes precision by offering a landmarks-based approach that reduces reliance on a traditional compass or magnetic azimuth calculations. It helps direct and point a satellite dish quickly and easily.

1. Enable GPS and Internet on your device. GPS signals may be unavailable indoors; for more precise results, move toward windows or go outside.
2. When the app has determined your location, select the desired satellite by tapping the magnifying-glass icon. The list includes all satellites with an elevation angle above zero degrees; the satellite name is not relevant to the angle calculation—the satellite's position is what matters.
3. Azimuth, altitude, and incline are calculated from your position and the chosen satellite. The interface presents these values numerically and includes a compass with a graphical representation of the azimuth angle, which takes magnetic declination into account.
4. The resulting guidance helps align the dish for services such as DirecTV and Dish Network, among others.