A new **study has found that current proposals to launch over 1.7 million satellites into orbit, including extremely bright ones, would have “devastating consequences for astronomy.” According to the study, no more than 100 000 faint satellites, below naked eye visibility, should orbit Earth, to safeguard our ability to observe the night sky with modern telescopes. The study is the first to compute the extent to which large and bright satellite constellations — which have also raised concerns about their impacts on health and the environment — would affect astronomical observations by making the night sky brighter.**
Beautiful view July 1st from just past Hotel Bel Soggiorno.
Hi, all! My 83 year old Mom is really set on seeing a sky full of stars and has been talking about it for several years. We both currently live in a major city where just seeing the moon can be difficult.
In 2 weeks we will be in Fraser, CO (near Winter Park) which will be a great opportunity for her to see the night sky. (Something we belatedly realized.) We are looking for any night sky tour guides who could do a private tour. I should mention she is partially handicapped so she can’t go hiking — any viewing will need to be done on or near a paved/flat surface. We will have a rental car.
I would greatly appreciate any recommendations or suggestions.
Its been my dream to always see a dark sky, possibly even spend a few nights under one. I know Newport State Park is the only recognized dark sky park. I was wondering if anyone has stayed near here and if you have any suggestions. I can't travel to far due to life right now and was recently reminded that life is short and you don't know when it will end, and I feel this one of those dreams that is obtainable and important enough for me to do so. Thanks for any help you are able to suggest.