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Live Science (29 April 2021)

5/2/2021

Space junk is blocking our view of the stars, scientists say

The researchers hope that their paper will raise awareness of the detrimental effects of a trash-filled night sky.

"Our results imply that many more people than just astronomers stand to lose access to pristine night skies," Barentine said. "This paper may really change the nature of that conversation."

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Washington Post (27 April 2021)

5/2/2021

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A proliferation of space junk is blocking our view of the cosmos, research shows

“The night sky is a gift the cosmos gives to all of humanity, inspiring awe and wonder and drawing our thoughts to some of the greatest questions humanity has ever asked in trying to understand the universe,” Barentine said. But, he added, “it’s already under assault in many parts of the world from terrestrial light pollution, and the contribution of diffuse light from satellites and space debris potentially robs us of something that is rightly the shared heritage of all people.”

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Space junk is blocking our view of the stars, scientists say

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A proliferation of space junk is blocking our view of the cosmos, research shows

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