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SkySafari 6 | Tesla Roadster - Get/Enter Correct Orbital Elements

I know this is all a little trivial but is it possible to get the correct orbital elements in for the Tesla Roadster input into the database? Just for the fun of it? :)

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    Bill Tschumy

    We are trying to get them in.  Stay tuned.

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    StuartTMDavis

    Thanks Bill.

    Just as an aside, is it possible to import custom objects or enter orbital elements manually? I think the answer is no, but please confirm when you get a second.

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    Kent

    The coordinates must be available because Tom Polakis has already posted a short video clip of the Telsar.

    An astronomy friend of mine, who is normally SO serious said he heard the right turn signal is on.

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    Bill Tschumy

    Kent,

    Yes, I'm sure the coordinates are available somewhere.  We just haven't had a chance to dig them up.

    Stuart,

    No, you cannot add your own orbital elements.

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    Bill Tschumy

    We added the Tesla roadster to our data a couple of days ago.  If you search for "Tesla" you should find it.  We are going to push a new iOS release later today or tomorrow that even has a 3D model of the roadster that you will see when orbiting the object (no Starman though).

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    StuartTMDavis

    Thanks Bill :)

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