The effects of satellite constellations on amateur astronomy

Abstract This paper presents some results from a survey carried out by the UK’s Federation of Astronomical Societies to determine the effect of satellite constellations on (principally) amateur astronomers’ observations, their mitigation methods and the effectiveness of those methods.

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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
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2024-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1017/s1743921324000693
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History and Developments in Astronomy
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The effects of satellite constellations on amateur astronomy

Paul A. Daniels
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
History and Developments in Astronomy
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The effects of satellite constellations on amateur astronomy

Paul A. Daniels
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Abstract This paper presents some results from a survey carried out by the UK’s Federation of Astronomical Societies to determine the effect of satellite constellations on (principally) amateur astronomers’ observations, their mitigation methods and the effectiveness of those methods.

Proceedings of the International Astronomical UnionVol. 20(S385)
Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SK)
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