Impact of satellite constellations on astronomical observations
Saturday, March 7, 2020 - 18:10
in Astronomy & Space
Astronomers have recently raised concerns about the impact of satellite mega-constellations on scientific research. To better understand the effect these constellations could have on astronomical observations, ESO commissioned a scientific study of their impact, focusing on observations with ESO telescopes in the visible and infrared but also considering other observatories.