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About these units
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.
Fortnight (fortnight)
A fortnight is 14 days, a unit deeply rooted in English tradition. Its name derives from "fourteen nights," reflecting a time when day-to-day life was measured in nights rather than hours or minutes. Fortnights appear in literature, wage schedules, agricultural cycles, and even modern payroll systems in some countries. Though not part of the SI system, the fortnight persists because it occupies a natural middle ground: longer than a week, shorter than a month, yet easily divisible and memorable.