Study finds nowhere on Earth is safe from satellite light pollution – Science Magazine

Scattered light from orbital debris (artists impression) may add 10% more light to a skyglow that interferes with astronomy.
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By Joshua SokolMar. 28, 2021 , 8:01 PM
There appears to be nowhere left on Earth where astronomers can view the stars without light pollution from space junk and satellites, according to a new analysis. The study considered the tens of thousands of objects in orbit as of 2020before an onslaught of thousands more satellites that companies plan to launch in the coming years.
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