
Listener Questions 56: Neutron Stars, Dense matter and shared atmospheres!
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
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Shared Atmospheres: Feasibility and Challenges
The hosts discuss the concept of a planet and its moon sharing an atmosphere, inspired by a scene from 'Foundation'. They delve into the technical feasibility and challenges of such a scenario, exploring tidal forces, orbital dynamics, and structural integrity. The chapter examines the implications of close proximity between celestial bodies on gravitational forces, atmosphere drag, and the likelihood of such a phenomenon occurring naturally in the universe.
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