Temperature of an astroid between planets

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The discussion revolves around calculating the temperature of a spherical asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter, specifically twice as far from the Sun as Earth, with no atmosphere and an albedo of 0.15. The relevant equation for temperature involves the solar constant and the distance from the Sun, but the user is confused about the significance of the solar constant at Venus and its application to the problem. There is a need to determine the solar constant at the asteroid's distance to proceed with the calculations. The user is uncertain about the origin of the value 279 used in their temperature equation. Clarification on these points is crucial for solving the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement


What would be the temperature of a spherical asteroid located between Mars and jupiter, twice as far from the Sun as Earth? The asteroid has no atmosphere, and its albedo is 0.15




Homework Equations



the solar constant at venus is a factor of (150/108)^2 larger than at earth

The Attempt at a Solution


T = [ Lsun (1-a) / 16 σ π ]^1/4 * 1 / √d

T = 279 * (1 - 0.15)^1/4 * 1 / √2
im not sure if i am on the right track
 
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I don't see the relevance of the solar constant at venus.

What is the solar constant at the distance of the asteroid?

Where does the 279 come from in your last equation?
 
the solar constant at venus was given as a hint to the question. the solar constant at the distance of the asteroid is what I am trying to figure out first
 
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