Dr. John Barentine FRAS2d ago

“Satellite #megaconstellations operated by developed countries are affecting the pristine night skies of other nations, affecting astronomical observations and #Indigenous practices. International regulation that includes the views of Indigenous peoples and appropriate compensation are called for.”
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-026-02810-z

#Space #Satellites #SpaceLaw #SpaceEthics #DarkSkies

The threat of satellite constellations to developing countries such as Indonesia - Nature Astronomy

Satellite mega-constellations operated by developed countries are affecting the pristine night skies of other nations, affecting astronomical observations and Indigenous practices. International regulation that includes the views of Indigenous peoples and appropriate compensation are called for.

Nature
Dr. John Barentine FRAS2d ago

The global dark-sky movement has hit a hardware ceiling. Shielding works, but it doesn't control how much light we generate. Adaptive lighting is an underutilized means of reducing light pollution. Can #AI encourage its uptake?

The "#LED Paradox" explains why cheap energy efficiency has led to over-illumination. We need to shift from hardware solutions to software and behavioral solutions. AI-driven predictive grids might finally remove the friction from adaptive lighting management.

Read more: https://www.darkskyconsulting.com/blog/ai-and-the-future-of-smart-lighting

#LightPollution #DarkSkies #SmartLighting

AI and the future of "smart" lighting

We traded energy efficiency for over-illumination. Learn how AI-driven adaptive controls remove the friction from smart lighting to cut light pollution.

DARK SKY CONSULTING, LLC
Space Environmentalism4d ago

Today CSE filed our Reply Comment with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission challenging Reflect Orbital's application to commercialize the night sky. We maintain that the FCC must uphold legal mandates by requiring a comprehensive environmental review before granting any authority that alters our shared nighttime environment.

Read our full filing here: https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/reflect-orbital-reply-comment-2026

#SpaceEnvironmentalism #DarkSkies #FCC #SpaceLaw #NEPA

Reflect Orbital Reply Comment (2026)

March 30, 2026 Before the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20554 ) In the Matter of: Reflect Orbital Inc. ) ICFS File No. SAT-LOA-20250701-00129 ) via ICFS Electronic Filing REPLY COMMENTS OF THE CENTER FOR SPACE

Oezer UtkuMar 26

Get ready to witness the magic of the night sky in Europe's best stargazing spots 🌃💫! From Portugal to Slovakia, explore 13 dark sky locations where the Milky Way shines bright to the naked eye 🌠.

#Europe #Travel #Stargazing #DarkSkies #MilkyWay #NightSky #Astronomy #EuropeanAdventures

https://europa.tips/en/best-stargazing-places-europe

AstroPuNkMar 24

I BUILD OBSERVATORIES FOR A LIVING

Built a dome, aligned the universe

#Astrophotography #Astronomy #RemoteAstrophotography #Space #Telescope #DarkSkies #Science #TechExperiment #Observatory #SpaceTech #astropunk

https://youtu.be/SQNVW9-G_58

Shadow, First of His Name Mar 24

As a stargazer, fuck you Elon and SpaceX. There will be a reckoning and when that day comes I hope we can find a plan to clear out those space junks. Space belongs to astronomers, not billionaire corporations.

https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/this-is-really-intolerable-astronomers-protest-giant-orbiting-mirror-project-and-spacexs-million-ai-satellites

#Space #SpaceJunks #Astronomers #DarkSkies

'This is really intolerable': Astronomers protest giant orbiting mirror project and SpaceX's million AI satellites

"It's absolutely the destruction of a central part of human heritage."

Space
RaurquizMar 23
#happybirthday #kerirussell #actress #ZoriiBliss #StarWars #TheRiseofSkywalker #cocainebear #TheDiplomat #waitress #dawnoftheplanetsoftheapes #missionimpossible3 #felicity #darkskies #TheAmericans #FreeStateofJones #RunningWilde #ExtraordinaryMeasures #AugustRush #TheGirlinthePark #WeWereSoldiers #Antlers
AstroPuNkMar 23

I BUILD OBSERVATORIES FOR A LIVING

Built a dome, aligned the universe

#Astrophotography #Astronomy #RemoteAstrophotography #Space #Telescope #DarkSkies #Science #TechExperiment #Observatory #SpaceTech #astropunk

https://youtu.be/SQNVW9-G_58

Leanne JMar 21
A lovely day of #astronomy talks at the local school (as our usual spot, Kielder Castle, is being refurbished) and now sitting with friends in the warm room having drinks and swapping stories while the Seestar does its imaging for me. There’s a great community around astro and starcamps ✨
#KielderStarcamp #stargazing #DarkSkies
Leanne JMar 20
Lovely evening sky view from Kielder Starcamp. The tiniest sliver of a crescent moon is peeking out between the trees on the campsite. We saw a few planets earlier, and the sky is clearing up a bit so we should get some observing in as it gets dark tonight ✨ Super slow connection won’t let me attach an image yet…
#starcamp #stargazing #astro #moon #northumberland #DarkSkies