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200: Pluto is a planet, and so is its moon with Dr. Runyon

200: Pluto is a planet, and so is its moon with Dr. Runyon

FromSpacepod


200: Pluto is a planet, and so is its moon with Dr. Runyon

FromSpacepod

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Kirby Runyon shares his definition of "planet"-- a round celestial body that was never a star. Using this definition, there are over 150 planets orbiting our sun. He explains why the word planet matters, and why little planets might be the most common planets in our universe.
Released:
Aug 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Hear stories about the alien moons orbiting our Sun, of cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Every week, scientist Dr. Carrie Nugent chats about an amazing part of our universe with an expert guest. Spacepod is the podcast that gives you an inside look into space exploration. Learn more: http://listentospacepod.com