[net.space] Space Highlights of 1983

rck@ihdev.UUCP (R. C. Kukuk) (01/10/84)

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>    Earth's rotation is erratic, usually slowing, rarely speeding up. As
>  result, scientists must insert ''leap seconds'' every few years to
>  keep world clocks in step.
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Question:

	When has it ever been necessary to REMOVE ''leap seconds''?


					R. C. Kukuk