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The Age of Venus
16:45 - 22:20 (05:34)
Scientists study the impact craters on Venus to estimate its possible age. However, they are still uncertain and estimate that it could be anywhere from 180 million to 800 million years old.
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Scientists use impact craters to determine the age of a planet, leading to the estimations that Earth's crust is between 180 to 800 million years old due to the planet's plate tectonics that recycle the crust.
16:45 - 19:15 (02:29)
Summary
Scientists use impact craters to determine the age of a planet, leading to the estimations that Earth's crust is between 180 to 800 million years old due to the planet's plate tectonics that recycle the crust.
ChapterThe Age of Venus
EpisodeHow Venus Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Mariner 2 spacecraft did a flyby and recorded surface temperatures on Venus, which can reach up to 880 degrees Fahrenheit.
19:15 - 21:57 (02:41)
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The Mariner 2 spacecraft did a flyby and recorded surface temperatures on Venus, which can reach up to 880 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the extreme heat, the planet’s dense atmosphere causes individuals to feel about the same weight as on Earth.
ChapterThe Age of Venus
EpisodeHow Venus Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discusses the reasons behind the extreme heat on Venus and how students are learning more about planetary science.
21:57 - 22:20 (00:23)
Summary
The podcast discusses the reasons behind the extreme heat on Venus and how students are learning more about planetary science.