The Search for Exoplanets: What Astronomers Know

Explaining the Misplaced Giant Planets

Educational Jun 1, 2020 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: The standard theory of planet formation is based on our solar system. But does this view require revision based on the existence of misplaced giant planets - hot Jupiters circling close to their parent stars? Compare competing theories that try to resolve this conflict.

Educational Jun 1, 2020 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2020
Run Time: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.