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@santiago@mastodon.uy · Feb 25, 2026
@sundogplanets@mastodon.social probably you already knew this but i just came across this thanks to a colleague of mine that sent me tho link. Amazon satellites are pretty bright --> https://arxiv.org/pdf/2601.07708 Abstract: "The mean apparent magnitude of Amazon Leo satellites is 6.28 based on 1,938 observations. For spacecraft in their operational mode, 92% exceeded the brightness limit recommended by the IAU for interference with research, while 25% distract from aesthetic appreciation of the night sky. The reflective characteristics are similar to Version 1 Starlink spacecraft." #satellites #amazon #megaconstellations #skypollution #satellitepollution #lightpollution #space #astronomy
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@santiago@mastodon.uy · Feb 23, 2026
Esta es una gran entrevista a la astrónoma Sam Lawler. Ella vive en Canadá y es una referente en la lucha contra la contaminación lumínica y las megaconstelaciones de satélites artificiales. Además, ella está acá en Mastodon como @sundogplanets@mastodon.social Este video se merece mucho más circulación, asique compas del fedi, agradezco que lo impulsen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kqNbrPNFSA #astronomy #astronomía #lightpollution #sky #darksky #nightsky #fediverse #science
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@tiggy@mastodonapp.uk · Feb 21, 2026
We used to get them swooping over our bungalows, until the new neighbours opposite put up strong lights that shine all night. They face into the shared lawn and across into my home. I don't know how they got permission or why they thought they needed to light up the internal garden. A major nuisance when I needed to sleep on the recliner post-op, but even worse for local wildlife. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly9d6vrxpwo #LightPollution #Birds
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