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I'm convinced we're some of the last people who will be able to see star constellations, you can look up at the sky at almost any moment and find a satellite. H
by xeddit 4y ago
I'm convinced we're some of the last people who will be able to see star constellations, you can look up at the sky at almost any moment and find a satellite. How long before star constellations become unrecognisable due to satellites passing through them? What will the night sky look like in 500 years? In my childhood there were none, now there are thousands. Every time I point one out people spurt out "international space station" as if that's the only thing floating around up there.
- Tepix 4y agoI don't think it's as dramatic as you fear. Most satellites that are part of these megaconstellations will not be bright most of the time. It's mostly during dusk and dawn.
- modeless 4y agoYes. And even during dusk and dawn, most operational satellites are not visible. What you see is mostly a few low orbiting things like ISS and Hubble (and now Tiangong), and spent rocket stages that weren't responsibly deorbited. You can see Starlink satellites too, but only while they are raising their orbits just after launch. When they reach operational altitude, where they stay for the vast majority of their lifespan, they are no longer visible to the naked eye.
- readenough 4y agoI think in 500 years the sky should look like a blue and white dot outside of the window of the space craft.