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Re:How satellite ‘megaconstellations’ will photobomb astrono... by sneak on Thursday August 27, 2020 @05:46AM (#24291806)
Yes, especially if they are just after dusk or before dawn. Spotting satellites is a common thing.
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Re:How satellite ‘megaconstellations’ will photobomb astrono... by scoot on Thursday August 27, 2020 @05:58AM (#24291909)
Yes, an hour or so after dusk. Guess that's what they are then!
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Re:How satellite ‘megaconstellations’ will photobomb astrono... by DavidKarlas on Thursday August 27, 2020 @06:13AM (#24292025)
You can even see shape(solar panels) of ISS with naked eye, pretty mind blowing...
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Re:How satellite ‘megaconstellations’ will photobomb astrono... by nsilvestri on Thursday August 27, 2020 @09:41AM (#24293574)
No you can't. That's beyond the biological capabilities of the human eye, even if you have absolutely perfect vision.
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