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A calendar for Mars
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John Cook
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Feb. 28, 2025, 1:05 p.m.
Math
Science
Orbital mechanics
Mars calendar
astronomy
seasons on Mars
Robert Zubrin
Summary
The blog post discusses the concept of creating a calendar for Mars inspired by the book 'The Case for Mars' by Robert Zubrin, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by Mars' elliptical orbit and uneven seasonal lengths.
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