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Satellites Make up to 80,000 Flashing Glints Per Hour. It's a Big Problem for Astronomers - Universe Today (www.universetoday.com)

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[–] quicksand@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

It's reflected light from the Sun as they orbit, not lights installed on them. Maybe they can use a non-reflective coating or something for new ones though

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