A 2,700-Year-Old Chinese Eclipse Record Is Helping Scientists Reconstruct the Earth’s Rotation
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“Scientists are using a 2,700-year-old Chinese eclipse record to refine their understanding of how the Earth's rotation has changed over time. The ancient observation provided a crucial data point to correct an eight-kilometre error in historical calculations.”
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