Geometric albedo For Earth-bound observers this occurs when the body in question is at opposition and on the ecliptic. The visual geometric albedo refers to the geometric albedo quantity when accounting for only electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum. The surface materials (regoliths) of airless bodies (in fact, the majority of bodies in the Solar System) are strongly non-Lambertian and exhibit the opposition effect, which is a strong tendency to reflect light straight back to its source, rather than scattering light diffusely. The geometric albedo of these bodies can be difficult to determine because of this, as their reflectance is strongly peaked
Albedo One generally ranged from largely positive to very positive. One reviewer stated that "if you're flatulently full with the fluffer shorts of pedestrian writers going through the motions, a dose of "Albedo One" #29 is the perfect antidote." The same reviewer stated of issue 32 that ""Albedo One's" inexorable rise to the top gains momentum with this issue's expertly assembled and fluid mix of speculative fiction." A review of issue 33 on BestSF stated of the magazine that "It's not quite up to kicking "Interzone's" arse, but as the redoubtable English mag takes strides forward under its new leadership, "Albedo One"