#skypollution — Public Fediverse posts
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@sundogplanets probably you already knew this but i just came across this thanks to a colleague of mine that sent me tho link. Amazon satellites are pretty bright --> https://arxiv.org/pdf/2601.07708
Abstract: "The mean apparent magnitude of Amazon Leo satellites is 6.28 based on 1,938 observations. For spacecraft in their operational mode, 92% exceeded the brightness limit recommended by the IAU for interference with research, while 25% distract from aesthetic appreciation of the night sky. The reflective characteristics are similar to Version 1 Starlink spacecraft."
#satellites #amazon #megaconstellations #skypollution #satellitepollution #lightpollution #space #astronomy
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@sundogplanets probably you already knew this but i just came across this thanks to a colleague of mine that sent me tho link. Amazon satellites are pretty bright --> https://arxiv.org/pdf/2601.07708
Abstract: "The mean apparent magnitude of Amazon Leo satellites is 6.28 based on 1,938 observations. For spacecraft in their operational mode, 92% exceeded the brightness limit recommended by the IAU for interference with research, while 25% distract from aesthetic appreciation of the night sky. The reflective characteristics are similar to Version 1 Starlink spacecraft."
#satellites #amazon #megaconstellations #skypollution #satellitepollution #lightpollution #space #astronomy
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After a second-stage engine failure left 20 hunks of Elonjunk cluttering space near Earth, the FAA has grounded SpaceX’s Falcon fleet, pending an investigation and remedy.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/spacex-falcon-9-suffers-rare-failure-space-imperiling-starlink-mission-2024-07-12/
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After a second-stage engine failure left 20 hunks of Elonjunk cluttering space near Earth, the FAA has grounded SpaceX’s Falcon fleet, pending an investigation and remedy.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/spacex-falcon-9-suffers-rare-failure-space-imperiling-starlink-mission-2024-07-12/
#SpaceJunk #SkyPollution -
Today's #CenterForAstro colloquium is by @planet4589 on the looming danger of a Sky Full of Satellites. #Astrodon #Astronomy #LightPollution #SkyPollution
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Today's #CenterForAstro colloquium is by @planet4589 on the looming danger of a Sky Full of Satellites. #Astrodon #Astronomy #LightPollution #SkyPollution