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Large Satellite Constellations Pose Challenges For Astronomy

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Tom Patton
Sep 01, 2020
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A report by experts representing the global astronomical community concludes that large satellite constellations in low Earth orbit will fundamentally change ground-based optical and infrared astronomy and could impact the appearance of the night sky for stargazers worldwide. The report is the outcome of the recent SATCON1 virtual workshop, which brough…

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