Template:Orbit/doc

This template allows AstRoBot to update orbital elements automatically, using data from the Heavens-Above and n2yo websites. (Note that due to recent changes to the Heavens Above website, future support for this source may be discontinued).

'Do not use this template on articles for spacecraft which are not currently'' in Earth orbit. Please read the instructions fully before setting up automatic updates. Consider discussing updates on the article's talk page or at the WikiProject talk page beforehand to ensure AstRoBot is suitable for that article.'''

Usage
Before using this template, it is recommended that you begin a discussion on the article's talk page and determine whether there is a consensus for that article to contain automatically updated orbital elements.


 * to display a parameter in the article
 * for a control parameter which is not displayed

Two control parameters; epoch and satcat are required for the bot to retrieve data. It is strongly recommended that they be displayed in the article, however the hide parameter is available if it is needed.

The template can be nested inside others, such as convert for the apogee, perigee, altitude at epoch and semi-major axis:
 * undefined km

Use of this template for spacecraft outside Earth orbit is not recommended.