Used a slide rule.
Ooh, is that the log log duplex decitrig? I’ve got one and enjoy calling it that every time I refer to it
It is! They currently go for about thirty bucks on eBay, I got this one for $3.
That slide rule is in excellent shape. I came just after you and have no clue how to use it but now want to learn! -LL
365.2425, as of now, one reads. Also, 365.2422 is supposed to be more accurate. 356.2421897 is another figure one comes across.By the by, the day of 86,400 seconds is called the SI Day, so there is that. Regards, Sekhar
Used a slide rule.
ReplyDeleteOoh, is that the log log duplex decitrig? I’ve got one and enjoy calling it that every time I refer to it
ReplyDeleteIt is! They currently go for about thirty bucks on eBay, I got this one for $3.
ReplyDeleteThat slide rule is in excellent shape. I came just after you and have no clue how to use it but now want to learn! -LL
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ReplyDelete365.2425, as of now, one reads. Also, 365.2422 is supposed to be more accurate. 356.2421897 is another figure one comes across.
By the by, the day of 86,400 seconds is called the SI Day, so there is that.
Regards,
Sekhar