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?
Still confused about the formula for calculating the projected area, can someone explain about it?
Also feel confused about this function.
@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.
What would the subtended area be for these planets? Is it a circle?