Nearly all megaconstellation satellites studied here exceed the IAU brightness limit for professional research, and most exceed the aesthetic brightness reference.
This allows for comparison between different constellations at a uniform distance, an indication of efficiency of brightness mitigation
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Satellite Constellations Exceed the Limits of Acceptable Brightness Established by the IAU
Nearly all megaconstellation satellites studied here exceed the IAU brightness limit for professional research, and most exceed the aesthetic brightness reference.