Inside Planets

Published: Jan. 22, 2024, 5:05 a.m.

With planets and moons, it\u2019s what\u2019s inside that counts. If we want to understand surface features, like volcanoes, or their history, such as how the planet formed or whether it\u2019s suitable for life, we study their interiors. Astronomer Sabine Stanley takes us on a journey to the centers of Venus, Saturn\u2019s large moon Titan, Jupiter\u2019s moon Io, and of course Earth, to help us understand how they, and the solar system, came to be.\xa0\nGuest:\nSabine Stanley\xa0- Planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University and the author of\xa0What\u2019s Hidden Inside Planets.\nFeaturing music by\xa0Dewey Dellay\xa0and\xa0Jun Miyake\nYou can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on\xa0Patreon. Thanks for your support!\nBig Picture Science is part of the\xa0Airwave Media\xa0podcast network.\xa0Please contact\xa0advertising@airwavemedia.com\xa0to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science.\n\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices