06-12-2024, 06:07 AM
You just know this is going to set some people off. Thanks to HNN, some will think we're creating a new star in orbit around the Earth.
"Hawaii telescope to play key role in mission to put artificial ‘star’ in orbit around Earth"
"The mission encompasses placing an artificial “star” in orbit around Earth, much like a satellite. Scientists will study the star to precisely calibrate telescopes and accurately measure brightness levels of objects, such as other nearby stars and explosions of supernovae in far-off galaxies."
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/06/11...und-earth/
"Hawaii telescope to play key role in mission to put artificial ‘star’ in orbit around Earth"
"The mission encompasses placing an artificial “star” in orbit around Earth, much like a satellite. Scientists will study the star to precisely calibrate telescopes and accurately measure brightness levels of objects, such as other nearby stars and explosions of supernovae in far-off galaxies."
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/06/11...und-earth/