Earth as an Extrasolar Planet: South Pole Advantages

Abstract We could observe the Earth as an extra-solar planet, viewing Earthshine on the dark side of the Moon, at the Pole, in winter.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Highlights of Astronomy
Main Authors: Traub, Wesley A., Stark, Antony A., Jucks, Kenneth W., Kilston, Steven, Turner, Edwin L., Seager, Sara
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 2005
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s153929960001786x
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S153929960001786X
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Summary:Abstract We could observe the Earth as an extra-solar planet, viewing Earthshine on the dark side of the Moon, at the Pole, in winter.