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Stunning New Zealand night-sky photo accused of being AI-generated

Original: The night-sky image so incredible the # NZ man behind it has been accused of using # AI - https://www. theguardian.com/w

A New Zealand man, Brendan Larsen, is facing accusations that his viral night-sky photograph was created with artificial intelligence because it looks too incredible to be real. The image reportedly shows the sky filled with around 1,400 satellite trails, highlighting how crowded low-Earth orbit has become with Starlink and other constellations. The debate has drawn attention both to the photo's authenticity and to the growing problem of satellite light pollution.

Why now: The image's astonishing density of satellite trails makes it look artificially generated, sparking a debate about authenticity and satellite pollution.

Brendan LarsenNew ZealandStarlinkThe Guardian

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• The night-sky image so incredible the # NZ man behind it has been accused of using # AI - https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/nov /04/viral-image-nz-night-sky-satellites-accused-of-being-ai-brendan-larsen "The resulting image shows the sky inundated with about 1,400… · glynmoody · 10

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