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| − | Rayleighs are a measure of the [[luminous]] intensity of the [[aurora]]. The unit is named after [[Robert John Strutt, 4th Baron Rayleigh]]. | + | '''Rayleighs''' are a measure of the [[luminous]] intensity of the [[aurora]]. The unit is named after [[Robert John Strutt, 4th Baron Rayleigh]]. |
A Rayleigh = 106 photons emitted in all directions per cm<sup>2</sup> vertical column per second. | A Rayleigh = 106 photons emitted in all directions per cm<sup>2</sup> vertical column per second. | ||
[[Category:Astronomy]] | [[Category:Astronomy]] | ||
Revision as of 00:06, November 17, 2007
Rayleighs are a measure of the luminous intensity of the aurora. The unit is named after Robert John Strutt, 4th Baron Rayleigh.
A Rayleigh = 106 photons emitted in all directions per cm2 vertical column per second.