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Electromagnetic Radiation in Space: Impact on Ground-Based Astronomy

Electromagnetic Radiation in Space Impact on Ground-Based Astronomy

Imagine looking up at the night sky and trying to gaze at distant stars, only to find your view obstructed not by clouds but by invisible interference. That interference is electromagnetic radiation (EMR), and it’s a growing problem for ground-based astronomy. With the increase in man-made devices emitting EMR and satellites reflecting signals back to …