Bond albedo is a measure of the reflectivity of an astronomical body, specifically in the context of the entire hemisphere of that body. It quantifies the fraction of total incoming solar energy that is reflected back into space by that body, taking into account all wavelengths of light and all angles of incidence. This is different from the more commonly known geometrical albedo, which only considers light reflected at a specific angle, typically from a direct overhead view.
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