What is the primary reason for the increase in the number of satellites orbiting Earth?
How Bad Are Satellite Constellations for Astronomy? - SciShow News

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30 sec • 1 pt
To support military operations
To enhance global navigation systems
To provide globally accessible internet
To improve weather forecasting
2.
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During which time frame are satellites most likely to interfere with astronomical observations?
During the afternoon
During the middle of the night
During astronomical twilight
During the early morning
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What percentage of short and medium exposure observations could be affected by satellite interference during twilight?
10%
25%
50%
0.5%
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Which type of telescope is most affected by satellite interference during twilight?
Narrow field telescopes
Radio telescopes
Wide field telescopes
Infrared telescopes
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What is one suggested method to mitigate the impact of satellites on astronomical observations?
Increase the exposure time
Use smaller telescopes
Use filters to block satellite light
Schedule observations when satellites are not visible
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