Astronomers are worried that these satellites—each of them with the potential to be several times brighter than the full moon—will hamper their view of celestial objects. Scientists also They fear possible risks to ecosystems and to human and animal health.
The nighttime is supposed to be dark, and these satellites are designed to turn night into day,” says James Lowenthal, an astronomer at Smith College. “It goes against every fiber of my existence to imagine that we could intentionally banish the night.
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