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Starlink satellites viewed from Mauna Kea - TomK - 08-20-2023

This article includes a nice picture of a train of SpaceX Starlink satellites shortly after being released into orbit. It's also a decent example of how these objects look like stars and why astronomers around the world, including Mauna Kea, have to come up with solutions to prevent these satellites interfering with observations.

https://www.eastcoastdaily.in/2023/08/19/subaru-telescope-in-mauna-kea-captures-a-parade-of-15-space-xs-starlink-satellites-moving-across-the-night-sky.html