Mega Constellations Hack 2.2

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Description

A mega-constellation is a collection of man-made satellites orbiting the earth. They operating together to provide internet and other communication services. Because constellations span the entire globe, they have potential to aid society through enhanced connectivity of remote communities and search and rescue capabilities. However, because the satellites reflect sunlight many of them will be visible to the naked eye. The Constellations App simulates the orbits of current and planned mega-constellations. This allows you to explore the effects that these constellations will have on stargazing and astronomy depending on location, time, and date.

Version history

2.2

2022-01-29

Added 172 ephemeris for recently launched Starlink satellites.

2.1

2021-12-23

- Added planned constellation of Kuiper Systems LLC.

2.0

2021-12-15

- Added visual brightness predictions for satellites based on Lawler, Boley & Rein (2021).
- Improved graphics in surface perspective mode.
- Ability to use your current location to set the latitude in surface perspective mode.
- Redesigned settings menu.

1.1

2021-12-12

Fixed appearance when dark mode is enabled.

1.0

2021-12-12