ESO Study Warns Satellite Megaconstellations Could Cripple Ground-Based Astronomy
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Mark Jackson
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A new study from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) warns that if the number of satellites in low Earth orbit exceeds 100,000 — including those not visible to the naked eye — ground-based astronomical observation could become severely compromised. Satellite streaks are increasingly ruining telescope images, threatening humanity's ability to study the night sky with modern instruments.
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· 3 pulledA significant new study, which was conducted by astronomers from the European Southern Observatory (ESO), has warned that if the number of satellites in Earth's orbit exceeds 100,000 (i.e. those with below naked eye visibility) then the human race may lose its ability observe the night sky with modern telescopes.
The issue of satellite streaks appearing in astronomical photos taken from telescopes on the ground has been steadily increasing over the past few years as the number of satellites continues to grow.
Astronomy is under threat like never before.
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