44: Atmospheres in our solar system with Dr. Soto

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44: Atmospheres in our solar system with Dr. Soto

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Dr. Alejandro Soto visits the show to talk about the different atmospheres found on planets and moons in our solar system. We talk about wind on Mars, the opening scene of The Martian, Pluto’s thin atmosphere, and what it is like on Saturn’s moon Titan.

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May 8, 2016

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