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Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a 'planetary barometer'

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  1. autoexec · · focus · HN ↗
    > "The megaconstellation interferes with astronomy, pollutes the atmosphere with metallic re-entry debris, and has pushed Low Earth Orbit to the brink of the Kessler Syndrome... On the other hand, it makes a terrific barometer.”

    I'm not sure we're coming out ahead on that one, but leave it to a guy who can detect things light-years away to be able to find a silver lining

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