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The satellite appear to have lights on - or is this just reflections from the Sun ?
by bmsleight_ 3y ago
The satellite appear to have lights on - or is this just reflections from the Sun ?
- tantalor 3y agoThose are so it can see where it's going
- bhaney 3y agoSatellite-headlights: because the space-streetlights keep floating away!
- bagels 3y agoAluminized insulation reflecting the sun. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landsat_8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landsat_8
- AnotherGoodName 3y agoAnd sharp lines of reflection as there's nothing to diffuse the light from the sun which is why it's more sparkly than you may expect.
- wkat4242 3y agoSatellites don't have lights. It must be reflection. Especially a photographic sat wouldn't have lights, all it could do is light up nearby dust and debris and make it more visible.