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Artificial satellites are visible to the naked eye in the night sky.

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Is it true that artificial satellites are visible to the naked eye in the night sky?

Yes. A peer-reviewed education article states artificial satellites are easily observed most nights when weather is fine, and several other sources confirm that particular satellites (Starlink, the ISS) are naked-eye objects under suitable conditions.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Satellites You Can See for Homework
2012
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Stephen, B. (2012). Satellites You Can See for Homework. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ998853

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Visibility Predictions for Near-future Satellite Megaconstellations: Latitudes near 50° Will Experience the Worst Light Pollution
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Visibility Predictions for Near-future Satellite Megaconstellations: Latitudes near 50° Will Experience the Worst Light Pollution. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/ac341b

Astronomy For Dummies
2017
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Maran, S. P. (2017). Astronomy For Dummies. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=KkozDwAAQBAJ&dq=Artificial+satellites+are+visible+to+the+naked+eye+in+the+night+sky.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

The Low Earth Orbit Satellite Population and Impacts of the SpaceX Starlink Constellation
2020
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The Low Earth Orbit Satellite Population and Impacts of the SpaceX Starlink Constellation. (2020). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ab8016

Modelling of spacecraft apparent brightness A study on OneWeb constellation satellites
2024
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Modelling of spacecraft apparent brightness A study on OneWeb constellation satellites. (2024). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2024.04.010

Oxford Smart Activate Physics Student eBook
2024
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Reynolds, H. (2024). Oxford Smart Activate Physics Student eBook. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=sdEgEQAAQBAJ&dq=Artificial+satellites+are+visible+to+the+naked+eye+in+the+night+sky.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

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