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DSC 308: Kwejian Is and Isn't Venus

DSC 308: Kwejian Is and Isn't Venus

FromStrange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast


DSC 308: Kwejian Is and Isn't Venus

FromStrange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Response to DSC: "The Sanctuary"

Planet Kwejian's orbital parameters, as seen on Lt. Bryce's computer, are exactly identical to that of Venus. So why is Kwejian habitable? Mike discusses a few possibilities.

Photo of Kwejian's planetary parameters: http://discovery.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/promo-photos/season3/308/308-bridge-bryce.jpg

Way & Del Genio's 2020 paper on Venus's climate history: doi.org/10.1029/2019JE006276

Infinite Diversity podcast: www.ufp.earth/infinite-diversity/

Follow Mike on Twitter: twitter.com/Miquai
Released:
Dec 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Hosted by planetary scientist and astrobiologist Dr. Michael L. Wong, Strange New Worlds examines science, technology, and culture through the lens of Star Trek!