US EditionAstronomers Warn That Satellite Mega-Constellations Could Steal the Night Sky Forever
More than 11,000 satellites disrupt astronomical observations worldwide despite efforts like SpaceX's darker coatings; the issue challenges scientists' ability to detect celestial phenomena.
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Satellite Companies Like SpaceX Are Ignoring Astronomers’ Calls to Save the Night Sky - WorldNL Magazine
There are more than 12,000 active satellites circling Earth at the moment, a growing figure that has nearly doubled in less than three years. This recent boom in the satellite industry has been a major headache for astronomers, with bright satellites appearing as streaks in telescope images of the universe and tarnishing views of the night skies. A new paper reveals that satellite constellations are brighter than the recommended limits set forth…
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