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Space Café Radio Frontiers - Preserving the Night Sky: A Discussion with Ian Muirhead

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Preserving the Night Sky: Addressing Satellite Interference with Astronomer Ian Muirhead

In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening interviews Ian Muirhead, a researcher from the University of Manchester's Space Systems Research Group. They discuss the growing concerns about satellite interference with terrestrial astronomy, the importance of preserving the natural night sky, and the impacts of radio and optical interference caused by satellite constellations. The conversation delves into potential solutions and the need for collaboration between astronomers, policymakers, and satellite operators to find a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to the Night Sky Concerns (00:00:00)

2. Meet the Expert: Ian Muirhead (00:01:23)

3. The Importance of Dark Skies (00:02:15)

4. Challenges to Astronomy from Satellites (00:03:16)

5. The Dark and Quiet Skies Initiative (00:10:15)

6. Future of Satellite Constellations (00:22:48)

7. Balancing Technology and Astronomy (00:27:41)

8. The Way Forward (00:33:03)

242 episodes

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Preserving the Night Sky: Addressing Satellite Interference with Astronomer Ian Muirhead

In this episode of Space Café Radio, host Torsten Kriening interviews Ian Muirhead, a researcher from the University of Manchester's Space Systems Research Group. They discuss the growing concerns about satellite interference with terrestrial astronomy, the importance of preserving the natural night sky, and the impacts of radio and optical interference caused by satellite constellations. The conversation delves into potential solutions and the need for collaboration between astronomers, policymakers, and satellite operators to find a balance between technological advancement and environmental preservation.
Useful links:

Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at [email protected]

We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love letters

You can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast!
Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters.
Follow us on
LinkedIn and X!

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction to the Night Sky Concerns (00:00:00)

2. Meet the Expert: Ian Muirhead (00:01:23)

3. The Importance of Dark Skies (00:02:15)

4. Challenges to Astronomy from Satellites (00:03:16)

5. The Dark and Quiet Skies Initiative (00:10:15)

6. Future of Satellite Constellations (00:22:48)

7. Balancing Technology and Astronomy (00:27:41)

8. The Way Forward (00:33:03)

242 episodes

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