How to calculate light intensity?

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R Sarwar
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I am calculating the light intensity of Mercury.
I was given the average distance from the Sun in AU's which is 0.39.
Using the formula (1/(d^2)), I solved for the light intensity relative to Earth which I found to be 6.57.
I need to find the light intensity in (w/(m^2))
 
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You will need some additional input, like the intensity at 1 AU ("solar constant"), or the total power of light emitted by the sun, or something similar.