About this episode
This episode explores mini neptunes, the missing link between rocky and gaseous worlds, and their mysteries.
The most common type of planet in our database of thousands oddly doesn't exist in our solar system! They're called mini neptunes, the missing link between rocky and gaseous worlds, and this episode will reveal their secrets and remaining mysteries. Messages Watch and follow THAT'S A LOT, please! Watch on YouTube , Instagram , and Tiktok Become a star and join the patreon at patreon.com/palebluepod ! Go supernova and support Pale Blue Pod on PayPal Listen to Tiny Matters every Wednesday Find Us Online Website: palebluepod.com Patreon: patreon.com/palebluepod Twitter: twitter.com/PaleBluePod Instagram: instagram.com/palebluepod Credits Host Dr. Moiya McTier. @GoAstroMo , Website: moiyamctier.com Host Connie Gibbs. @constar24 Editor Mischa Stanton. Twitter: @mischaetc, Website: mischastanton.com Cover artist Shae McMullin. Twitter: @thereshaegoes, Website: shaemcmullin.com Theme musician Evan Johnston. Website: evanjohnstonmusic.com About Us Pale Blue Pod is an astronomy podcast for people who are overwhelmed by the universe but want to be its friend. Astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier and…
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Hosts: Dr. Moiya McTier, Connie Gibbs
Topics covered
- mini neptunes
- planet types
- solar system
- astronomy
- space exploration
Keywords
- mini neptunes
- planets
- solar system
- astronomy
- space
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