Mastodon MigrationApr 27

Heartbreaking

This is what astronomers like @sundogplanets now have to contend with and it is only going to get worse...

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Comet R3 PanSTARRS Behind Satellite Trails
Image Credit & Copyright: Uli Fehr

Explanation: Can you find the comet? Somewhere through this web of satellite trails is Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS), a bright visitor passing through the inner Solar System. Now, the orbiting satellites themselves only appear as streaks...

https://reentry.codl.fr/@apod/statuses/01KQ6K0BST72RQDF70WRPQERFN

Show threadEngelbert SchnauziApr 27
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@sundogplanets

not doubting at all, just curious, why do the stars not turn into stripes as well? does it take longer than 10 minutes for this to happen?

i know very little about astronomy 😅
Show threadlegionsofbobApr 27
@flaubau @mastodonmigration @sundogplanets not sure if it's what was used in this case, but there's star tracking mounts for long exposures to avoid that. I used to work with a very enthusiastic amateur who took some great and less great photos 😄
Show threadEngelbert Schnauzi
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woah interesting! thanks a lot!
Apr 27 at 11:49amWeb