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Startrails and Starlink, Debra Ceravolo

Startrails and Starlink

Startrails and Starlink, Debra Ceravolo

Startrails and Starlink

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Every time I do any astrophotography now, these things contaminate my images. Even in my deep sky image frames, they show up. I can’t imagine what it’s like for professional astronomy. As you probably know, SpaceX has plans to launch tens of thousands more along with Amazon and Oneweb who just launched their first group of 36 satellites on March 21st. Who knows how many they have planned. It’s the tip of the iceberg. It threatens all forms of astrophotography and astronomy and IMHO, humanity, and there seems that nothing can be done about it. Not many people are aware of the magnitude of this. These big companies are doing this right under our noses while the rest of the world is distracted.

This image is a combination of 50 images , 13 second exposure each. Taken on March 16, 2020. Image also has bright Venus and Pleiades trailing. If you look closely at the photo, you can see another Starlink train to the right of the bright ones.

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Startrails and Starlink, Debra Ceravolo

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