The history of the tropical year
Abstract
When we look at different books on fundamental astronomy, we are surprised to find that the definition of the tropical year varies from one author to the other. The definition changed in the course of the centuries, and presently it has nothing to do with the beginning of astronomical spring.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Astronomical Association
- Pub Date:
- February 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992JBAA..102...40M
- Keywords:
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- HISTORICAL: TROPICAL YEAR