Period of Earth's orbit

Period of Earth's orbit (1 y)

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Period of Earth's orbit (1 y)

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  • is 1/2000 of Time since the birth of Hero of Alexandria (2,014 y)...more
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  • is 1/200 of Time since the first iron steamship crossed the English Channel (202 y)...more
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