Sapiens Planet

By: Zubair Ahmad
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  • Welcome to the Sapiens Planet Podcast Show. Within this program, we embark on an enlightening expedition into the realm of Sapiens. Our discussions span a wide spectrum, delving into subjects ranging from microbes to cosmology, and all that lies in between. We invite you to accompany us on this extraordinary voyage.
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Episodes
  • Centaurs

    Centaurs
    Sep 8 2023
    Centaurs Location: Centaurs are primarily found in the outer regions of the solar system, typically in the vicinity of the giant planets like Jupiter and Neptune. They often have eccentric and inclined orbits, which means they don't follow the relatively flat and circular orbits of the major planets. Composition: Centaurs are thought to be composed of a mixture of volatile ices (such as water ice, carbon dioxide, and methane) and rocky material. This composition is similar to that of comets, which have a significant amount of volatile material that can sublimate (turn from solid directly into gas) when they approach the Sun. Activity: Like comets, some Centaurs exhibit cometary activity when they approach the Sun. This activity can include the development of a coma (a cloud of gas and dust) and the formation of a tail. This behavior is due to the sublimation of volatile ices on the Centaur's surface as it gets closer to the Sun. Origin: Centaurs are believed to be remnants from the early solar system, and some scientists think they may have originated in the Kuiper Belt or the scattered disk, both of which are regions beyond Neptune that are populated with icy objects. Classification: Centaurs are classified as a type of minor planet, and they are distinct from both asteroids (which are primarily composed of rocky or metallic material) and traditional comets (which typically have more pronounced comas and tails). Names: Centaurs are named after the mythological creatures known as centaurs from Greek mythology. They are given both a designation, usually a combination of letters and numbers, and a formal name based on mythology or other appropriate themes.
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    4 mins
  • Voyager Mission

    Voyager Mission
    Nov 18 2020
    In this episode of Sapiens Planet explore the universe with voyager mission.
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    2 mins
  • NASA Missions ( Asteriod Bennu )

    NASA Missions ( Asteriod Bennu )
    Oct 21 2020
    NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft unfurled its robotic arm Tuesday, and in a first for the agency, briefly touched an asteroid to collect dust and pebbles from the surface for delivery to Earth in 2023. This well-preserved, ancient asteroid, known as Bennu, is currently more than 200 million miles (321 million kilometers) from Earth. Bennu offers scientists a window into the early solar system as it was first taking shape billions of years ago and flinging ingredients that could have helped seed life on Earth. If Tuesday’s sample collection event, known as “Touch-And-Go” (TAG), provided enough of a sample, mission teams will command the spacecraft to begin stowing the precious primordial cargo to begin its journey back to Earth in March 2021. Otherwise, they will prepare for another attempt in January. *NASA
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    1 min

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