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Universal Time

The world's astronomical timescale.

A time standard based on Earth's rotation, the modern successor to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). UT1 tracks Earth's actual rotation.

Overview

A time standard based on Earth's rotation, the modern successor to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). UT1 tracks Earth's actual rotation.

See also

Transit Method

Observational technique used to detect or characterize astronomical objects.

Primary Transit

Observational technique used to detect or characterize astronomical objects.

Secondary Eclipse

Observational technique used to detect or characterize astronomical objects.

Phase Curve

Observational technique used to detect or characterize astronomical objects.

Transmission Spectroscopy

Observational technique used to detect or characterize astronomical objects.

Emission Spectroscopy

Observational technique used to detect or characterize astronomical objects.

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