2014•Astronomy and AstrophysicsOpen access

Influence of celestial light on lunar surface brightness determinations: Application to earthshine studies

Peter A. Thejll, Hans Gleisner, Chris Flynn

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Aims. We consider the influence of celestial-sphere brightness on determinations of terrestrial albedo from earthshine intensity measurements. In particular, the contributions from zodiacal light and starlight are considered.

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Aims. We consider the influence of celestial-sphere brightness on determinations of terrestrial albedo from earthshine intensity measurements. In particular, the contributions from zodiacal light and starlight are considered.

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Aims. We consider the influence of celestial-sphere brightness on determinations of terrestrial albedo from earthshine intensity measurements. In particular, the contributions from zodiacal light and starlight are considered.

Key concepts: Zodiacal light, Starlight, Physics, Brightness, Sky brightness, Astronomy, Albedo (alchemy), Surface brightness

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