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Measurement of the earthshine polarization in theB, V, R, andIbands as function of phase

2013/06/05 by A. Bazzon, Andreas Bazzon, H. M. Schmid +3
Chemistry · Physics and Astronomy · #Astro and Planetary Science #Astrobiology #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Characterization (materials science) #Chemistry #Context (archaeology) #Exoplanet #Geology #Observable #Optics #Phase (matter) #Physics #Planet #Polarimetry #Polarization (electrochemistry) #Remote sensing #Scattering #Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics #Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies #astro-ph.EP #astro-ph.IM

paper · pdf · doi:10.1051/0004-6361/201321855

14 pages, 14 figures, accepted for publication in Astronomy & Astrophysics

arxiv created 2013/06/05 · openalex publication_date 2013/07/05 · arxiv updated 2015/06/16 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05

Abstract

Context. Earth-like, extrasolar planets may soon become observable with upcoming high contrast polarimeters. Therefore, the characterization of the polarimetric properties of the planet Earth is important for interpreting expected observations and planning of future instruments.

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