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In case the commenter isn't aware, adaptive optics compensate for the shimmer of the atmosphere, not the presence of light-scattering objects between the telesc
by ISL 7y ago
In case the commenter isn't aware, adaptive optics compensate for the shimmer of the atmosphere, not the presence of light-scattering objects between the telescope and a dim object part-way across the universe.
- strainer 7y agoRelevant light scattering occurs in the atmosphere between the satellite and the telescope. It also occurs between every other light source, across the universe, and the telescope. Thats why the satellites contribution to light scattering is tiny. Even in the morning where one might catch the sun - the sky is already lightened. Hard or soft optical adaptations to remove atmospheric distortions are far more demanding than processing required to remove low magnitude satellite trails, which is already developed and required on occasion.