Interesting article from a serious source. The paywall-free quota is 1 article so you should be able to read it. If not, others can post an archive link. Or else consider subscribing if you can afford it. Democracy needs independent journalism as well as independent encyclopedias.
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I’m keeping this post up because it’s relevant to the community, and I enjoy tear-down pieces about how Musk is a hack and everything he touches turns to shit.
(Look up how starlink ruined earth-based astronomy, if you need some additional anger today.)
no you look it up and post it you mentioned it fuck it do it
The problem for astronomers is two-fold: passing Starlink satellites create long lines through images taken with optical telescopes and create “noise” for radio telescopes, which rely on specific radio frequencies.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/spacex-starlinks-astronomy-1.7334803
