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| From | "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.comp.os.windows-11, alt.comp.os.windows-10 |
| Subject | Re: Mechanical or SSD for backup drive |
| Date | 2025-04-27 14:17 +0200 |
| Message-ID | <tqj1elxram.ln2@Telcontar.valinor> (permalink) |
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On 2025-04-26 23:20, Paul wrote: > On Sat, 4/26/2025 2:07 PM, Carlos E.R. wrote: >> On 2025-04-26 11:44, Daniel70 wrote: >>> On 26/04/2025 7:02 am, Kerr-Mudd, John wrote: >>>> On Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:20:34 +0200 "Carlos E.R." >>>> <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote: >>>>> On 2025-04-25 15:32, Daniel70 wrote: >>>>>> On 25/04/2025 9:37 pm, Carlos E.R. wrote: >>>>>>> On 2025-04-25 12:14, Daniel70 wrote: >>>>>>>> On 25/04/2025 6:37 am, Carlos E.R. wrote: >>>>>>>>> On 2025-04-24 12:56, Daniel70 wrote: >>>>>>>>>> On 24/04/2025 2:45 am, Kerr-Mudd, John wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:37:07 +0100 Java Jive >>>>>>>>>>> <java@evij.com.invalid> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> On 2025-04-22 21:52, micky wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> In alt.comp.os.windows-11, on Tue, 22 Apr 2025 >>>>>>>>>>>>> 20:15:04 +1000, Daniel70 <daniel47@eternal-september.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Days and Years are actually getting longer?? ;-P >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes, exactly. So I'm not the only one who has >>>>>>>>>>>>> noticed this. I think there were also articles in >>>>>>>>>>>>> Scientific American and National Geographic that >>>>>>>>>>>>> confirm this. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Let us explain this properly, or at least as best I >>>>>>>>>>>> can without recourse to diagrams ... >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> The earth is spinning around its axis once every 24 >>>>>>>>>>>> hours, and as a consequence is not the perfect sphere >>>>>>>>>>>> that it would be were this not so. >>>>>>>>>>> [] >>>>>>>>>>>> Why the Moon is getting further away from Earth https:// www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12311119 >>>>>>>>>>> >>> >>>>>>>> So The Pope's minions will have to find a new formula for >>>>>>>>>>> Easter, RSN. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> WHY?? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> All christian religions and judaism would have to change >>>>>>>>> the formula, but not the definition. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> WHAT?? As I understand it, MOST Christian religions >>>>>>>> (Orthodox excluded, I think) set Easter according to the >>>>>>>> first FULL MOON following the (Northern) Spring Equinox. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If the Moon moves further away (or nearer), there will still >>>>>>>> be Full MOONs .... so no change .... or no NEED for change. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But the full moon will happen on different days. The orbit >>>>>>> changes, so the formula changes. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_of_Easter#Algorithms> >>>>>>> >>>>>> After a quick browse, from that site .... >>>>>> >>>>>> Quote One can easily see how conversion from day-of-March (22 to >>>>>> 56) to day- and-month (22 March to 25 April) End Quote >>>>>> >>>>>> Where does the 34 days (56 - 22) come from?? Is this assuming The >>>>>> Moon drifts away from Earth so its orbit takes longer?? >>>>> >>>>> No. The algorithm runs with the current orbit assumptions. >>>>> >>>> And it varies by 34 days because Easter is declared to be the first >>>> Sunday after a Full Moon after the Spring Equinox . But don't blame >>>> me, I didn't start the religion. >>>> >>> Ah!! Right! Thank you. >> >> I remember, long ago, I think that I was in high school, that the magazine Scientific American, here translated as Investigación y Ciencia (Investigation and Science) carried an article, perhaps on the section Mathematical Games, which described an algorithm to calculate the date of Easter Sunday for maybe two hundred years. I remember I used my programmable calculator (TI-57 or 58C) I had back then to run it. >> >> It seemed magic. >> > > That's probably a Martin Gardner article. Probably, I remember that name. I asked chatgpt. You said: Can you locate an article by Martin Gardner in Scientific American magazine about calculation of easter date? ChatGPT said: Yes, Martin Gardner authored several articles in Scientific American that delve into the calculation of Easter dates. One notable example is his column titled "Mathematical Games," which appeared in the October 1969 issue of the magazine. In this piece, Gardner explored the mathematical intricacies behind determining the date of Easter, shedding light on the complex interplay between lunar cycles and the ecclesiastical calendar. Academia+2SpringerLink+2Redbubble+2 For a comprehensive understanding of Gardner's work on this topic, you might consider referring to "Fractal Music, Hypercards, and More: Mathematical Recreations from Scientific American," a collection of his columns published in 1991. This compilation includes his writings from Scientific American between 1978 and 1979, offering a broader perspective on his mathematical explorations, including those related to calendar calculations. Academia Additionally, the article "A Quarter Century of Recreational Mathematics" provides insights into Gardner's contributions to the field and his approach to mathematical puzzles. This piece reflects on his extensive work and its impact on the mathematical community. Scientific American These resources should provide you with a deeper appreciation of Martin Gardner's exploration of Easter date calculations and his broader contributions to recreational mathematics. ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info. Unfortunately, <https://www.academia.edu/9665113/Martin_Gardner_Fractal_Music_Hypercards_and_More_Mathematical_Recreations_from_Scientific_American_1991_?utm_source=chatgpt.com> requires registration. <https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/observations/a-quarter-century-of-recreational-m-2010-05-26/?utm_source=chatgpt.com> does not contain the word "easter" -- Cheers, Carlos.
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