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rilakkuma

Still confused about the formula for calculating the projected area, can someone explain about it?

supernova

Also feel confused about this function.

Gundam

@rilakkuma You can consider the 2D case for unserstanding: in 2d case the solid angle becomes radius angle, and the area projection become perimeter projection.

JavaSwing

What would the subtended area be for these planets? Is it a circle?