Scientists Discover Mars Has a Wobble That Changes Over Time
Researchers have found that the Red Planet rotates with a slow, repeating sway that lasts for decades.
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In the past, we relied mostly on orbiters to see how Mars turned. Now, by adding data from ground-based landers like InSight, scientists have made their measurements four times more precise for rotation speed. This is a big step toward creating a perfect map of the planet that will be accurate for years to come.
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