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Computer scientist builds automated observatory to track satellites
Original: Computer scientist tracks satellites with automated observatory built from off-the-shelf technology
A computer scientist has built an automated observatory using off-the-shelf technology to track satellites in orbit. The project, reported by Phys.org, shows how affordable consumer hardware combined with custom software can take on work traditionally reserved for costly professional installations. The approach could make satellite tracking more accessible as concerns grow about congestion in low Earth orbit.
Why now: Rising interest in satellite tracking as orbit becomes increasingly crowded with commercial megaconstellations
Evidence
- Computer scientist tracks satellites with automated observatory built from off-the-shelf technology · Phys.org
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