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Mar 2023
47m 26s

39: Jupiter The Monster

THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
About this episode
Izzie and Dr Becky explore the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter. What do we know about this big ol’ planet? And what are the missions that will find out even more? The team is joined by Scott Boulton, Principal Investigator of NASA's Juno mission, and Professor Emma Bunce from the University of Leicester, also involved with ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (aka JUICE). Plus Robert Massey shares his top stargazing tips for spring. 

Everyday STEM Science - Space! by Izzie Clarke
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The Year in Space by The Supermassive Podcast
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The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. 


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