The Gods of Mars · Chapter
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The author explains the translation of Martian measurements into Earth values for clarity, noting that the original manuscript contains extensive scientific data currently being studied by the International Astronomic Society.
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The author explains the translation of Martian measurements into Earth values for clarity, noting that the original manuscript contains extensive scientific data currently being studied by the International Astronomic Society. A brief description of the Martian day and time divisions is provided, along with a partial table of Barsoomian time units.
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“Wherever Captain Carter has used Martian measurements of time, distance, weight, and the like I have translated them into as nearly their equivalent in earthly values as is possible.”
The author has converted all Martian units into approximate Earth equivalents.
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“the Martian day is a trifle over 24 hours 37 minutes duration (Earth time). This the Martians divide into ten equal parts, commencing the day at about 6 a.m. Earth time.”
A Martian day is slightly longer than an Earth day and is split into ten segments starting at 6 AM Earth time.
Provides a key detail about Martian timekeeping.
