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#808 - Dr David Kipping - Black Holes, Alien Civilisations & How The World Ends

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Chaos and Stability in the Solar System

This chapter explores the complexities of the three-body problem and how it contributes to chaos in celestial mechanics. It examines the unpredictable nature of gravitational interactions between bodies, explaining how even small changes can lead to vastly different outcomes. The discussion highlights the unique stability of our solar system and the implications for understanding the possibility of life beyond Earth.

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