Orbital star trail marked by Starlink satellites, appearing in groups of streaks across time exposures when their solar…
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Orbital star trail marked by Starlink satellites, appearing in groups of streaks across time exposures when their solar panels reflect sunlight. 10 years ago such flashes from the Iridium constellation, then one of the largest, were a rare occurrence. Now we see them frequently!
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