Episode Title
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Series Title
Walkabout the Galaxy
Keywords
Earth's upper atmosphere; galaxies
Disciplines
Astrophysics and Astronomy | Physics
Description
In this episode we explore clouds at the edge of space in the Earth’s upper atmosphere and discoveries of galaxies far more distant than we have seen before. We also explore why it’s so difficult to define the edge of something as ordinary as a planetary system, like our own solar system. And from that discussion is born Gravity Man and Electromagnetism Woman! Tune in to learn more!
Episode Sponsor
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© Joshua Colwell, All Rights Reserved
Date Created
8-3-2022
Item Type
Podcast
Type
article
Length of Episode
48:13
Recommended Citation
Colwell, Joshua; Dove, Adrienne; and Cooney, James, "The Edges of Space, the Solar System, and the Universe" (2022). Walkabout the Galaxy Podcast. 213.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/walkaboutthegalaxy/213
