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View SchemaBrightness Characterization and Modeling for Amazon Leo Satellites
| Authors | Anthony Mallama, Richard E. Cole, Hui Zhi, Brad Young, Jay Respler, Olga Zamora, Michelle Dadighat |
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| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | 2601.07708vv1 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.07708 |
| License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
Abstract
The mean apparent magnitude of Amazon Leo satellites is 6.28 based on 1,938 observations. For spacecraft in their operational mode, 92% exceeded the brightness limit recommended by the IAU for interference with research, while 25% distract from aesthetic appreciation of the night sky. The reflective characteristics are similar to Version 1 Starlink spacecraft.
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