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Compute Help computing solid angle subtended by the Earth as seen from LEO

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Compute solid angle

I would need to compute the solid angle of the Earth from a spacecraft when close to the Earth, where no small angles approximation can be made. I thought it wouldn't be that hard but I feel actually quite stuck on that problem...

If anyone has a hint that'd be great!

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