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Phase-dependent measurements of Earth’s broadband visual apparent albedo, including historic observations from Danjon (1928). Mission or observing technique is indicated by datapoint color and shape. Uncertainties are indicated, which are sometimes smaller than the point size. -- astro-ph.EP

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Inferring And Interpreting The Visual Geometric Albedo and Phase Function of Earth

by Keith CowingAugust 2, 2025August 2, 2025

Understanding reflectance-related quantities for worlds enables effective comparative planetology and strengthens mission planning and execution.