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

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Space Café Radio brings you engaging talks, insightful interviews, and unfiltered perspectives in an exciting new format. With this show, you will have the opportunity to hear our team of SpaceWatchers while we are on the road. Each episode will feature a unique topic and personal touch, with content that is both exclusive and informative

 

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.