How Bad Are Satellite Constellations for Astronomy? | SciShow News

Imagine being excited to use one of the world's most advanced telescopes, only to see bright streaks of light on every picture! This is a problem facing some astronomers as satellites fill up the night sky.

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Sources:

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/e-nes030520.php
https://www.eso.org/public/archives/releases/sciencepapers/eso2004/eso2004a.pdf
https://www.aura-astronomy.org/centers/nsfs-oir-lab/rubinobservatory/