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1.622 and 3.721: What These Numbers Really Mean...
These two numbers describe the gravitational acceleration at the surface of each body: 1.622 m/s² on the Moon and 3.721 m/s² on Mars, compared with 9.81 m/s² on Earth. The...
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How is time measured in space?
On board the ISS, the Sun rises sixteen times a day: there is no relying on it to tell the time. From the UTC followed by astronauts to atomic clocks,...
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Numbered & limited-edition watches: why it matt...
A numbered limited-edition watch is recognised first and foremost by an engraved figure, 12/50 or 047/100, which identifies a precise piece within a series that is closed for good. This...
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