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Cosmic Conversations: Time on Mars, Eccentric Orbits, and Space Gum
In this riveting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson embark on a fascinating journey through the cosmos, tackling the complexities of timekeeping on Mars, the peculiar orbit of exoplanet TOI 3884B, and a surprising discovery from asteroid Bennu.
Episode Highlights:
- Timekeeping on Mars : Andrew and Fred delve into the challenges of synchronizing time between Earth and Mars, highlighting the unique aspects of Martian days and the effects of relativity that complicate clock synchronization.
- TOI 3884B's Eccentric Orbit : The hosts explore the unusual orbit of TOI 3884B, a planet that orbits its star at a significant angle, raising questions about its formation and the dynamics at play in its solar system.
- Space Gum from Asteroid Bennu : A surprising find of nitrogen-rich polymeric sheets in the samples returned from asteroid Bennu leads to a discussion about the origins of this "space gum" and its implications for understanding asteroid composition and formation.
- Curiosities and Speculations : The episode wraps up with playful banter about the implications of these discoveries and the mysteries that continue to unfold in our universe.
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