天文學家對衛星星系群表示擔憂
Astronomers raise concerns over satellite constellations
Updated at: September 20, 2026 at 01:30 AM
巨型衛星星群的迅速崛起，在電信產業與全球天文學界之間引發了嚴重的衝突。
The rapid rise of satellite megaconstellations has sparked a serious conflict between the telecommunications industry and the global astronomical community.
雖然這些衛星旨在提供全球網際網路連接，但天文學家警告稱，它們威脅到太空探索與研究的未來。
While these satellites aim to provide global internet connectivity, astronomers warn that they threaten the future of space exploration and research.
當低地球軌道上的衛星反射陽光時，會在望遠鏡影像中留下明亮的條紋，這可能會破壞研究遙遠星系與近地小行星的關鍵數據。
When satellites in low Earth orbit reflect sunlight, they leave bright streaks across telescopic images, which can ruin critical data for studying distant galaxies and near-Earth asteroids.
除了可見光之外，這些衛星發射的無線電訊號會產生電磁噪音，妨礙無線電望遠鏡擷取微弱宇宙訊號的能力。
Beyond visual light, the radio signals emitted by these satellites create electromagnetic noise, hindering the ability of radio telescopes to capture faint cosmic signals.
甚至連太空觀測站也難以倖免，因為研究人員預測，未來的任務可能會面臨嚴重的數據汙染。
Even space-based observatories are not safe, as researchers predict that future missions could face significant data contamination.
國際天文聯合會等主要組織目前正呼籲制定國際法規來限制這些星群。
Major organizations like the International Astronomical Union are now advocating for international regulations to limit these constellations.
雖然諸如抗反射塗層等技術解決方案正在接受測試，但許多專家認為，必須取得根本性的平衡，以確保對全球連接的渴望，不會永久遮蔽我們對宇宙的觀測。
While technical solutions such as anti-reflective coatings are being tested, many experts believe a fundamental balance must be struck to ensure that the desire for global connectivity does not permanently obscure our view of the universe.
