These Icy Rocks Might Be from Another Solar System | SciShow News

These Icy Rocks Might Be from Another Solar System | SciShow News

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Physics, Science, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video explores recent studies on Venus and centaurs. Venus, long thought geologically inactive, may still be active, as new simulations show some coronas are still forming. This discovery is timely as NASA plans missions to Venus. The second study examines centaurs, icy objects between Jupiter and Neptune, suggesting some may have originated from another star, based on their unusual orbits. Both studies highlight the power of computer simulations in understanding celestial phenomena and guiding future space missions.

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How did scientists test their hypothesis about the orbits of centaurs?

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What does the orientation of the centaurs suggest about their origin?

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In what ways do computer simulations aid in the exploration of celestial bodies?

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