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Extreme Winds, Martian Clays & Hidden Stars: #491 - The Interstellar Exploration

Extreme Winds, Martian Clays & Hidden Stars: #491 - The Interstellar Exploration

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Space Nuts Episode 491: The Windiest Planet, Martian Mysteries,
and Light Pollution Concerns

Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner in this captivating
episode of Space Nuts, where they explore some of the most
fascinating cosmic discoveries of our time. From the extraordinary
winds of a distant exoplanet to intriguing geological findings on
Mars, and the looming threat of light pollution on astronomical
observations, this episode is packed with insights that will expand
your cosmic perspective.

Episode Highlights:

- The Windiest Planet: Discover Wasp 127B, the exoplanet
with astonishing wind speeds reaching up to 33,000 kilometers per
hour. Andrew and Jonti delve into the implications of these extreme
weather conditions and what they reveal about the planet's
atmosphere and energy dynamics.

- Martian Terrain Discovery: A new study uncovers a
fascinating area on Mars that suggests the presence of permanent
liquid water in the planet's ancient past. Jonti explains the
significance of the clay deposits found in the northern lowlands
and how they relate to the theory of a Martian ocean.

- Protostar Insights: Learn about T Tauri North, a protostar
set to fade from view as it moves behind a thick disk of material
in a triple star system. Andrew and Jonti discuss the scientific
opportunities this presents for studying the formation of stars and
planets in such systems.

- Light Pollution Threat: The Extremely Large Telescope,
built in one of the darkest places on Earth, faces potential light
pollution from a nearby renewable energy project. Explore the
challenges this poses to astronomical research and the delicate
balance between development and preservation of dark skies.

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00:00 - Introduction to the episode and topics

02:15 - Discussion on Wasp 127B and its extreme winds

10:30 - Insights into Martian clay deposits and ancient
oceans

18:00 - The fading protostar T Tauri North and its
implications

26:45 - Light pollution concerns for the Extremely Large
Telescope

30:00 - Closing thoughts and listener engagement

️ Episode References

Wasp 127B Discovery

https://exoplanetarchive.ipac.caltech.edu/

Mars Clay Deposits

https://mars.nasa.gov/

T Tauri Stars

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T_Tauri_star

Extremely Large Telescope

https://www.eso.org/public/teles-instr/elt/

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