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  • Jansky (unit)

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    The Jansky (Jy) is a non-SI unit of spectral flux density used primarily in radio astronomy to quantify the strength of radio sources. The unit is named in honor of the pioneering American radio astronomer Karl Guthe Jansky, who made significant contributions to the field in the early 20th century. Definition of Jansky A Jansky…