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Satellite Finder / Dish Alignment Calculator with Google Maps | Android and iOS App | DishPointer.com.
The dish must have a clear view towards the satellite, without any obstacles. A geostationary orbit [...] is a circular orbit 35,786 kilometres (22,236 mi) above the Earth's equator and following the direction of the Earth's rotation.
A world map of the positions of satellites above the Earth's surface, and a planetarium view showing where they appear in the night sky.
If your device can detect location (has GPS or WiFi), and you are at the place where the dish should be installed, you can just click on the "Track my position" button on the map. You'll have to agree to share your position with the site.
A line will show up on the map indicating the general direction towards the satellite from your location. The "Location" area will show your latitude and longitude. The "Dish" area will list your elevation, azimuth, and skew.
Click your home on the map and it tells you where to point your satellite TV dish - latitude, longitude, azimuth, elevation and polarisation angles. Choose the orbit longitude of satellite you want to see using the pull down menu at box at the lower left.
Find all the directions needed in order to align your TV dish, presented in an elegant and detailed way.
