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Rayleigh (unit)
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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]].
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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]]
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nsAm_Govt_101RO, nsAm_Govt_101RW
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