Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Mars' Axial Tilt: A Key to Gully Formation

Jul 19, 2023
Guest
Bruce Betts
Guest
Jay Dickson
Caltech's Jay Dickson joins the podcast to discuss the formation of gullies on Mars, focusing on the planet's changing axial tilt and the consequences of Martian climate change. Bruce Betts shares updates on space news and highlights the oldest person to ever travel to space. The podcast also explores the presence of ice on Mars and discusses William Shatner's suborbital flight on Blue Origin.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Formation of Gullies on Mars: A Complex Explanation
02:22 • 23min
3
Mars' Axial Tilt and Gully Formation
25:41 • 2min
4
Exploring the Presence of Ice on Mars
28:06 • 21min
5
Oldest Person to Have Flown in Space and William Shatner's Suborbital Flight
49:10 • 2min
6
Intense Overview Effect and Listener Emails
51:19 • 2min
7
Discussion on the New Member Community and Space Trivia Contest
53:10 • 3min