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Nemeski@mander.xyz to Astronomy@mander.xyz · 3 days ago

Giant Mirrors in Space Could Bring Sunlight After Dark, One Startup Says—and Astronomers Are Concerned

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Giant Mirrors in Space Could Bring Sunlight After Dark, One Startup Says—and Astronomers Are Concerned

www.smithsonianmag.com

Nemeski@mander.xyz to Astronomy@mander.xyz · 3 days ago
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Critics argue the satellites, billed as a way to harness solar energy at night, could hamper sky observations and may pose a threat to human and animal health
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    If it’s only to heat up the house you don’t need to dig deep. IIRC, less than 5 m if the pipes are horizontal.

    At least is what WP says

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