Observations with the LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) radio telescope last year showed that first generation Starlink satellites emit unintended radio waves that can hinder astronomical observations. New observations with the LOFAR radio telescope, the biggest radio telescope on Earth observing at low frequencies, have shown that the second generation ’V2-mini’ Starlink satellites emit up to 32 times brighter unintended radio waves than satellites from the previous generation, potentially blinding radio telescopes and crippling vital research of the Universe.
Elon is a nazi but this was always bound to happen as we expand our presence in space.
Imagine the radio signature of any of the hundreds of orbital megastructures in sci fi.
pennomi@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Obviously this is a problem for radio astronomers. I keep hoping we’ll build the proposed Lunar Crater Telescope so we can have a truly silent view of the universe.
DScratch@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
And then let people move there to get away from Elon.
baduhai@sopuli.xyz 2 months ago
And consequently create radio chatter and disturb the Lunar Crater Telescope :(
Steve@startrek.website 2 months ago
And how would they get there?
Caligvla@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Nah. Move him there, alone, forever.
anarchrist@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
I would also consider a proposal to install elon musk at that location.