Star Watch: Leap Year… and a Comet Recap
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Ever wonder how a “leap year” is determined or why we even have it at all? The answer lies somewhere in the realm of astronomy, mathematics, and Roman history.
We (should) all know that our calendar year is based on how long it takes the Earth to complete one orbit around the sun. But did you know that it actually takes the Earth 365 and one-quarter days to make the trip? So what to do with those extra six hours?
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