What are leap seconds?!

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English - February 27, 2024 16:51 - 11 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Accurate timekeeping is not just a technical detail but a fundamental necessity for critical systems that depend on precise timing to function, especially in technologies like GPS.
Guest: Dr. Demetrios Matsakis, Chief Consultant for the Clock-Making Company, Masterclock, and Former Chief Scientist for the United States Naval Observatory's Time Services
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Accurate timekeeping is not just a technical detail but a fundamental necessity for critical systems that depend on precise timing to function, especially in technologies like GPS.

Guest: Dr. Demetrios Matsakis, Chief Consultant for the Clock-Making Company, Masterclock, and Former Chief Scientist for the United States Naval Observatory's Time Services

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