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Explaining Science: Explaining Science – Astronomy, space and space travel for the non scientist

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The post clarifies the distinction between a planet's rotation period and its day length, emphasizing that for planets like Venus and Mercury, these can differ significantly. It explains the calculation of a day length and examines prograde and retrograde rotation, revealing misconceptions found in popular science. …

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Explores perfect numbers, defined as positive integers equal to the sum of their proper divisors. Examples include 6, 28, and 496, with only 52 known today. It discusses mathematical properties, unsolved questions about odd perfect numbers, historical significance, and the connection to Mersenne primes, highlighting their allure across centuries.…

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