Convert second (sidereal) to century
Please provide values below to convert second (sidereal) [None] to century [None], or Convert century to second (sidereal).
How to Convert Second (Sidereal) to Century
1 None = 3.16015655499785e-10 None
Example: convert 15 None to None:
15 None = 15 × 3.16015655499785e-10 None = 4.74023483249677e-09 None
Second (Sidereal) to Century Conversion Table
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Second (Sidereal)
A second (sidereal) is the time measurement based on Earth's rotation relative to distant stars, approximately 3 minutes shorter than the solar second, used in astronomy.
History/Origin
The sidereal second has origins in astronomical observations of Earth's rotation relative to distant celestial objects. It was established to provide a precise time standard for celestial measurements, differing from the solar second used in everyday timekeeping.
Current Use
The sidereal second is primarily used in astronomy and astrophysics for precise time measurements related to celestial events, star tracking, and satellite navigation systems.
Century
A century is a period of 100 years.
History/Origin
The concept of a century has been used since ancient times to organize and measure long periods of history, with the term originating from the Latin 'centum' meaning 'hundred'.
Current Use
Centuries are commonly used in historical dating, chronological references, and in various fields such as history, archaeology, and astronomy to denote spans of 100 years.