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What’s hidden inside planets?

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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Exploring Planetary Interiors

This chapter delves into the exploration of the internal workings of planets in our solar system and the potential for understanding exoplanets through comparison. The speakers discuss the composition, layers, and atmospheres of gas giants and ice giants, highlighting the presence of ice clouds, methane ice, and ionized water. They also touch upon the complex multi-polar magnetic fields of Uranus and Neptune and the need for more missions to study ice giants.

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