Read here the Nature article Astronomers push for global debate on giant satellite swarms.
The article deals with the concern of astronomers and other skygazers about interferences with observations of the night sky and reports that “Working with the United Nations, scientists hope to establish standards for satellite ‘megaconstellations’ and reduce disruption of astronomical observations.”
Article in Nature, July 16, 2021 (with correction July 19, 2021).
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