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This seems akin to being against wind power generation because it "ruins" the view. Most space "views" are already ruined by light pollution, surely you don't p
by vasco 7y ago
This seems akin to being against wind power generation because it "ruins" the view. Most space "views" are already ruined by light pollution, surely you don't propose we eliminate cities as well?
- verytrivial 7y agoYeah, but it isn't akin though, is it? Well, it is if you only consider the aesthetics of the sky, which is not the problem here. It's the science of astronomy being made more difficult and/or expensive. You might not think that is important, but some people do. For what it's worth, I thought the satellites looked amazing and my kids were thrilled, but I'd looked up for an ISS pass, which was until recently a rare sort of event. And so it goes.
- s_y_n_t_a_x 7y agoYou might not think connecting remainder of the world is important, but some people do. Ground telescopes have reached their limit. We use giant radio telescopes that account for satellites and space based telescopes for all the recent discoveries. Yes keeping the night sky clear is important, light pollution is the worst offender. It just seems like feigned outrage tbh, especially when you're ignoring the fact that SpaceX has addressed your concerns and have proposed adjustments. I could see your point more if they had not commented at all.
- addHocker 7y agoI wonder though, why windpower can not be made with transparent - metamaterial covered rotors? Thesis, Anthesis, Synthesis. Liberate yourself from the For-Against Mindset, and subvert obsticles, instead of allowing them to become part of yourself.