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A more precise measure of Earth's wobble

Recently, the results of a 250-day experiment to refine a particular motion of our planet were published in the journal ...
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Ring Laser Breakthrough Reveals Earth’s Axis Wobble With Unmatched Precision

A revolutionary new study led by Technical University of Munich and University of Bonn scientists has succeeded in measuring the subtle wobble of the Earth’s axis without using complex radio astronomy ...
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New ring laser measures Earth’s axis wobble without telescopes or satellites

Researchers in Germany have developed a ring laser that tracks Earth's axis movements without telescopes or satellites.

No radio astronomy needed: Ring laser measures Earth's axis wobble with unprecedented precision

As Earth moves through space, it wobbles slightly. A team of researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Bonn has now succeeded in measuring these fluctuations in ...