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Note:
Options A, B, and D are examples of Asymmetric Vernal Equinox Martian calendars, which generally have the following characteristics:
Divide the Martian year into 24 months of unequal duration, encompassing approximately equal arcs of the Martian elliptical orbit.
Retain the seven-day week.
The Option C calendar is similar in structure to the Darian calendar, but was developed independently. The 27-day months and the leap day are placed differently.
Options C is one of several Symmetric Vernal Equinox Martian calendars, which generally have the following characteristics:
Divide the Martian year into 24 months of approximately equal duration.
Retain the seven-day week.
Begin the year on the vernal equinox
Place the leap day(s) at the end of the year.
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Martian Calendar Anton Sherwood |
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Option A |
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Option B |
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Option C |
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Option D |
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Martian Time |
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Martian Time Survey 2.2 |