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About these units
Week (week)
A week consists of seven days, a structure stemming from ancient Babylonian and Near Eastern traditions that associated each day with a celestial body (Sun, Moon, and five visible planets). The seven-day week spread through Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, becoming one of the world's most persistent cultural time cycles. Unlike the day, month, or year, the week has no astronomical basis—its endurance is purely cultural. Yet it organizes labor systems, religious observances, markets, and global business schedules. The survival of the week across millennia demonstrates the remarkable staying power of cultural tradition, transcending scientific revolutions, political changes, and the rise of international standardization.
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.