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About these units
Microsecond (µs)
A microsecond equals one millionth of a second (10⁻⁶ s) and belongs to the realm of electronics, high-speed computation, radar systems, and signal processing. In digital electronics, microseconds describe the switching times of microcontrollers, communication baud rates, and pulse-width modulation (PWM) frequencies. Flash memory access times, database latency, and embedded systems all use µs resolution. In aviation and radar, microseconds represent the time it takes for radio waves to travel hundreds of meters. In biology, neural synapse firing intervals and muscle micro-movements occur at microsecond timescales. The microsecond is essential for understanding everything from machine communication to the fast nuances of living organisms.
Second (Sidereal) (s (sidereal))
A sidereal second is 1/60 of a sidereal minute, equal to about 0.99727 solar seconds. While the difference seems small, it accumulates noticeably over long observing sessions. Sidereal seconds ensure that telescope mounts and tracking systems remain synchronized with the rotation of the celestial sphere. The distinction between solar and sidereal seconds underscores the complexity of Earth's rotational dynamics—reminding us that even "one second" depends on which cosmic frame of reference we choose.