New research on imposter stars may improve astronomical data

Quick flashes of light reflecting from satellites and debris in Earth's orbit are extremely common, according to new findings that may improve the accuracy of astronomical data. For the first time, astronomers report the flashes, which are often mistaken for stars, occur more than 1,000 times an hour across the sky.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201105183751.htm