Giant satellite outshines stars, sparking fresh concerns for astronomers

[PaulSthcoast]

Hi everyone

A new satellite has been launched

64 square metres of it.

News link below.

https://www.science.org/content/article/giant-satellite-outshines-stars-sparking-fresh-concerns-astronomers

Paul.

[Crater101]

Yep, that has the potential to be a pain in the proverbial, and not just for the photographic side of things either. Thanks for the link!

[mura_gadi]

wow, just when the SKA is getting close to full operating after a decade of building...

[PaulSthcoast]

And....

Now that it's been unfurled....

https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/bluewalker-3-satellite-unfolds-brightening-40-fold/


Paul.

[mura_gadi]

Apparently space launches will soon be within the grasp of ADVERTISERS!!!

Photobombed by COKE....

[Hodur]

The dark sky’s, or dim sky’s will soon be a memory