This Image Might Show Exomoons Forming! SciShow News

This Image Might Show Exomoons Forming! SciShow News

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the discovery of a circumplanetary disk around exoplanet PDS70C, located 370 light years away. This discovery provides insights into planet and moon formation. The video also discusses Jupiter's auroras, which are powered differently than Earth's, due to its fast rotation and magnetic field. The study of Jupiter's magnetic field and auroras, using NASA's Juno spacecraft, reveals differences in electric currents compared to Earth, highlighting the need to explore diverse planetary phenomena to understand the universe better.

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How might studying PDS70C help us understand the formation of our own solar system?

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What was the unexpected finding regarding the strength of electric currents around Jupiter?

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What are the implications of the findings about Jupiter's auroras for our understanding of planetary atmospheres?

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