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science-and-technology9 months ago•4 min saved

Ultra-Black Paint to Protect Night Sky from Satellite Pollution

A new ultra-black coating called Vantablack 310 is set to be tested on a satellite in 2026 to reduce light pollution from satellites and protect astronomical observations, addressing concerns over the increasing number of satellites in low Earth orbit and their impact on space research and the night sky.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#astronomical-research #satellite-light-pollution #science-and-technology

science10 months ago•6 min saved

Vantablack Coating on Satellites to Combat Light Pollution

A new super-black, durable paint called Vantablack 310 is being developed to coat satellites, significantly reducing their reflectivity and helping to combat light pollution that hampers astronomical observations, especially with the rise of low-Earth-orbit megaconstellations like Starlink.

via Space|

#astronomy #light-pollution #satellites