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We're an @IAU_org centre working to mitigate the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy!
Co-hosted by @NOIRLabAstro and @SKAO
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The IAU CPS is a bastion to protect our #DarkAndQuietSkies. Find more here about this collaboration between International Astronomical Union (IAU), SKA Observatory and NOIRLab: cps.iau.org #DarkSkies4All




If you're attending #IAUGA2024 IAU GA 2024 π in Cape Town, don't miss our session on 7-8 August on protecting #DarkAndQuietSkies π! Hear about the latest developments on policy, technical mitigations and dialogue with commercial space operators. More: loom.ly/UBw_RUc


NEWS: The US National Science Foundation U.S. National Science Foundation has awarded a major grant to a satellite mitigation project led by the CPS, to develop publicly accessible software tools to precisely predict the positions, time of passage & brightness of satellites. π°οΈ More: loom.ly/vyJ5WI4


"We're actively working with satellite operators to try to find a solution" - CPS Community Engagement Hub Co-Lead Dr Dr. John Barentine FRAS. Read about efforts being made across continents to protect #DarkAndQuietSkies in this IFLScience piece by Dr. Alfredo Carpineti π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ. loom.ly/8RA8E3c


NEWS: For the first time, the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy has been discussed as an agenda item in a key United Nations subcommittee. Read more π loom.ly/2tNk-a0 #UNCOPUOS UNOOSA AfricaAstronomy ESO SKA Observatory


π¨πSwiss broadcaster SRF reports on astronomers' concerns about the increasing number of satellites and their adverse effect on dark and quiet skies, including speaking to International Astronomical Union (IAU) President Prof. Willy Benz. πΊ Watch it here (in German) π loom.ly/fq2jBtY

Our colleagues European Space Agency's new Zero Debris Technical Booklet has a chapter dedicated to protecting #DarkAndQuietSkies, produced with input from our CPS experts. π It's a "to do list" identifying technologies needed to minimise space debris. Take a look π loom.ly/aRtFnEU



π» The latest episode of SKA Switzerland's French-language Radio Cosmos podcast focuses on dark and quiet skies, including the impact of satellite constellations on astronomy and efforts to reduce space debris. π§ Listen to the conversation: loom.ly/NdBv2Y8


ποΈ Have you subscribed to our quarterly CPS newsletter? It brings together updates on activities from across our four hubs! βοΈ Sign up β and read the first issue β here: cps.iau.org/resources/newsβ¦ NOIRLab SKA Observatory International Astronomical Union (IAU) @IAU_outreach


π£ The latest edition of the IAU CPS newsletter is out now! ποΈ Read it here: loom.ly/VD2y9Wc βοΈ Sign up for the newsletter: loom.ly/8t2ErGQ International Astronomical Union (IAU) NOIRLab SKA Observatory IAU OAO
