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Gregorian Calendar and Number Theory
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John Cook
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Dec. 16, 2024, 2:38 p.m.
Math
Number theory
astronomy
Gregorian Calendar
Timekeeping
Summary
This post discusses the complexities of the Gregorian Calendar in relation to number theory, emphasizing the non-integer nature of Earth's orbital and rotational timing and exploring the implications of these measurements on calendar design.
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