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just an fyi re china satellite constellation

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#1 yuzameh

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Posted 01 October 2024 - 02:22 PM

https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.20432

 

EDIT complete with co-authorshp of CN's own SNH


Edited by yuzameh, 01 October 2024 - 02:29 PM.

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#2 bobzeq25

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Posted 01 October 2024 - 02:41 PM

When astronomy collides with Internet access, making money, national superiority, ..., it's like a bug hitting a car windshield at 60 mph.

At least Musk is making an effort at reducing his impact.

The future of serious astronomy is space based observatories.

Edited by bobzeq25, 01 October 2024 - 02:43 PM.


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Posted 01 October 2024 - 03:05 PM

Or far side lunar observatories.


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#4 hyiger

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Posted 01 October 2024 - 03:21 PM

I suspect in 20-30 years, L2 will get crowded


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