Star Trails: A Weekly Astronomy Podcast · Single Malt Sky

Tempus Fugit: Time in Space and Sky

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Their schedules drift by 40 minutes each day, so within a couple of weeks, scientists are working the night shift, then the day shift, then back again.

This astronomy podcast episode provides a weekly stargazing guide while exploring the fascinating science of time in space. The host discusses planetary positions and celestial events for early September, then delves into how time works differently on Mars, the history of watches in space exploration, and how GPS satellites must account for relativistic effects to maintain accuracy.

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