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Scientists warn: Over 1.7 million new satellites threaten Astronomy and night sky

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Scientists warn that plans to launch over 1.7 million new satellites into Earth's orbit could have severe consequences for astronomy.
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has raised concerns about the potential loss of the night sky due to satellite proliferation.
A study accepted for publication in the journal "Astronomy & Astrophysics" details these risks, highlighting the impact on astronomical observations.
The warning comes as several companies develop plans to deploy a significant number of satellites globally.
Experts are calling for more attention to the implications of satellite constellations on the night sky and astronomical research.

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Scientists warn that plans to launch over 1.7 million new satellites into Earth's orbit could have severe consequences for astronomy.
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has raised concerns about the potential loss of the night sky due to satellite proliferation.
A study accepted for publication in the journal "Astronomy & Astrophysics" details these risks, highlighting the impact on astronomical observations.
The warning comes as several companies develop plans to deploy a significant number of satellites globally.
Experts are calling for more attention to the implications of satellite constellations on the night sky and astronomical research.

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