Internet TLE updater (with ZIP support) via HTTP. Nightlife (dark color-scheme for night usage). Advanced passes & Iridium flares search engine (results printing). Real-time mode / Simulation mode (free time control). Supported screen resolutions from 640x480. ALL of them can be tracked at the same time. 20 000 satellites can be loaded from TLE file(s) (auto: PC/Unix, 2/3 line). If you like it - tell your friends about it and send me a postcard. I'm still working on it, waiting for your opinions and bug reports. It's FREE ( Cardware) and it's probably one of the easiest and most powerful satellite trackers, according to opinions of thousands of users from all over the world. It's also used by weather professionals, satellite communication users, astronomers, UFO hobbyist and even astrologers.Īpplication shows the positions of satellites at any given moment (in real or simulated time). Orbitron is a satellite tracking system for radio amateur and observing purposes. Rene, WA6MJE from Westlake Village (CA, USA). Robert, KI4BKE from Holly Springs (NC, USA). Leonardo, PY2GLO from Sao Paulo (Brazil). In addition to its 4 different weights, its weight axis is variable, allowing for a great range of flexibility in use. Whether for a movie poster, signage, or book cover design, Orbitron is a great choice. For this reason, if you decide to use Orbitron, it’s best to do so sparingly. Given its interesting letterforms and stronger personality, it makes sense. Unlike Eurostile or Bank Gothic, Orbitron was designed for display use. 
To me, Orbitron feels like an old friend, and the sight of it tickles whichever part of my brain is storing all of my childhood memories.Īnother way Orbitron differs from other geometric sans-serif typefaces is in its purpose. If Orbitron gives a sudden sense of deja vu, it’s no wonder why. Whether through video games, movie posters, or the covers of novels, we’ve all been exposed to sci-fi in one form or another. While Orbitron may bear some semblance to the aforementioned typographic heavyweights, its unique sci-fi leanings separate it from the pack in a meaningful way. As noted by its creator, Orbitron was designed to be an alternative to other popular geometric sans-serif typefaces such as Eurostile and Bank Gothic.
Its geometric letterforms give it a simultaneously retro and futuristic feel, making it an interesting addition to your arsenal. Orbitron is a sans-serif typeface created by Matt McInerney.
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