An astronaut wears a new Rolex watch on a journey at a speed of $2.0 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ with respect to Earth. According to mission control in Houston, the trip lasts 12.0 h. How long is the trip as measured on the Rolex?
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