Monday, December 29, 2008

Extra second added to 2008


WASHINGTON - The world's official timekeepers have added a "leap second" to the last day of the year on Wednesday, to help match clocks to the Earth's slowing spin on its axis, which takes place at ever-changing rates affected by tides and other factors.
The U.S. Naval Observatory, keeper of the Pentagon's master clock, said it would add the extra second. More... Astronomy Magazine: Discount Price at Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Boflex