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Sep 2023
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BONUS - Team Enceladus or Team Europa?

THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
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What does Saturn look like? Why is Venus hotter than Mercury? Can the solar wind generate electricity on the Moon? Izzie, Dr Becky and Robert dive into The Supermassive Mailbox and answer your questions. 

The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production by Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham.

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