Exoplanet Radio

About Exoplanet Radio

Have you ever wondered what lies beyond our solar system? Are there other planets like Earth out there? How do we find them and study them? What can they teach us about ourselves and our place in the universe? If you are curious about these questions, then Exoplanet Radio is for you. We will explore the fascinating field of exoplanets, the planets that orbit other stars. We will learn about the history and methods of exoplanet discovery, the diversity and characteristics of exoplanets, the challenges and opportunities of exoplanet science, and the implications and prospects of exoplanet life. Join us on this journey of wonder and discovery, as we venture into the unknown and uncover the secrets of the worlds beyond our solar system.

Publisher

Deep Astronomy, LLC

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jul 2023

Latest episode

17 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Sept 2024

   Epsilon Indi Ab: A Twin of Jupiter

   An international team of astronomers has directly imaged this exoplanet, one of the coldest ever seen. The team observed Epsilon Indi Ab using the coronagraph on Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument. Only a few tens of exoplanets have ever been directly imaged by space- and ground-based observatories. These observations are ushering in a completely new era in exoplanet research. Show Notes Available at https://exoplanetradio.com/exoplanets/epsilon-indi-Ab/.

2. 

   6 Sept 2024

   The Rogue Planets of JWST

   The Orion Nebula, M42, is the largest stellar nursery close to Earth. Within this massive complex some 1300 light years away, the James Webb Space Telescope has unveiled hundreds of Jupiter-sized rogue planets roaming freely here. Show Notes Available at https://exoplanetradio.com/discoveries/rogue-planets-jwst/.

3. 

   11 Oct 2023

   How Far Are the Closest Exoplanets with Life?

   To increase our chances of finding life on other planets, a systematic approach needs to be adopted, one that applies reasonable assumptions that maximize our success. So, an important question becomes, where should we point our telescopes? Show Notes Available at https://exoplanetradio.com/science/closest-exoplanets-with-life/.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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