Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association October Meeting

A Sky Full of Satelites

Harry Krantz from UA’s Steward Observatory discusses today’s bright Earth-orbiting satellite mega constellations; their dangerous affect on scientific and aesthetic astrophotography, and scientists’ mitigation goals. Public meeting at Steward Observatory. Via social media at www.facebook.com/TucsonAstronomy/. Photo: Pomenis telescope used to survey the night sky for satellites. Credit: Harry Kranz