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C. G. Niederstrasser Profile picture
C. G. Niederstrasser
@RocketScient1st
Working rocket scientist, STEM educator, space enthusiast. Opinions are my own. Retweets are not affirmations.
May 26, 2019 • 12 tweets • 25 min read
@b0yle @SpaceX @Marco_Langbroek @Astroguyz @Alex_Parker @danielcincu @elonmusk @mcjamez @TrevorMahlmann Conducted a simple analysis on a complete Starlink Phase 1 constellation. 1584 satellites: 24 planes with 66 satellites each. 53° inclination; 550 km altitude. I assumed the relative phasing as I have no direct information. 1/12 @b0yle @SpaceX @Marco_Langbroek @Astroguyz @Alex_Parker @danielcincu @elonmusk @mcjamez @TrevorMahlmann I do not know the absolute magnitude of the Starlink satellites. I’m simply looking at lighting conditions. Some existing satellites are naked eye visible. Others are much dimmer and require binoculars. Others like old Iridiums flare. 2/12