How do I calculate the phase integral for the Bond albedo in astrophysics?

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Hi,

Im doing an IB Extended essay on astrophysics, on the planning stage.

My aim is to calculate the surface temperature of an extrasolar planet.

I have most of the caculations done, but I am stuck on just one part - calculating the Bond albedo of the planet. I know what the geometric albedo is, but how do I calculate the phase integral?

Thanks

P.S
Pls don't just post the formula for the phase integral... pls explain what all of the variables actually stand for
 
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