Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Finding True East - Finally, the last word

[Vaj]

On Jan 31, 2006, at 5:38 PM, doctor_gabby_savy wrote: The precession of the equinoxes of the Earth is a motion that causes the axis of the Earth's rotation to remain FIXED at an angle of 23.5 degrees, however, it rotates along a great circle with a period of 26,000 years.  On average 23.5 degrees but due to factors other than precesson it can vary +- 2 degrees or so. Yes. Nutation, a approx. 2.5 degree change in the axis does, and it is believed to affect changes in climate. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "FairfieldLife" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.