Amazon's internet-beaming satellites are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, study finds

Amazon's internet-beaming satellites are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, study finds

The satellites in Amazon's new internet-beaming megaconstellation in low Earth orbit are bright enough to disrupt astronomical research, a study has found.

Amazon’s Internet Satellites Too Bright, Pose Risk to Astronomy – Study

A recent study finds that satellites from Amazon’s planned internet constellation exceed brightness limits set by astronomers, adding to growing concerns that satellite megaconstellations could interfere with observations of the universe. The post Amazon’s Internet Satellites Too Bright, Pose Risk to Astronomy – Study appeared first on Brant.One.

Amazon’s New Satellite Constellation Raises Concerns Over Night Sky Brightness

A recent ArXiv-published study has found that Amazon’s new internet-beaming satellites may pose a risk to astronomical research, as their brightness exceeds the recommended limits set by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The research, based on nearly 2,000 observations of Amazon’s LEO (low Earth orbit) satellites, highlights growing tensions between expanding space-based infrastructure and the preservation of dark skies essential for a…