Rotation of Mars

Started by ivanong, 07/29/2003 07:52AM

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Posted 07/29/2003 07:52AM Opening Post

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Hi All:
How long is a Martian day?
Thanks, Ivan

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Posted 07/29/2003 08:00AM #1

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24 hours, 38 minutes and 22 seconds. So it appears to 'fall behind' us a little each day in rotation if you observe at roughly the same time every night.

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