This chapter dives into the intriguing realm of exoplanets and their potential moons, featuring insights from an astronomy professor at Columbia. The conversation balances scientific exploration with humor, touching on celestial objects like Trojans and the structure of various solar systems. It also highlights research initiatives aimed at making science more accessible and the excitement of utilizing advanced telescopes in the pursuit of cosmic knowledge.
How do we uncover distant planets’ secrets? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice explore the recent discoveries in exoplanet study, exo-moons, and finding the stars from our sun’s stellar nursery with astronomer and head of Cool Worlds Lab, David Kipping.
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