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Exploring the Atmospheres of Ice Giants: Uranus and Neptune in the Age of Exoplanets

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Join a presidential lecture exploring the unique atmospheric characteristics of Uranus and Neptune - two fascinating ice giant planets positioned between terrestrial worlds and gas giants in our solar system. Gain insights from renowned planetary scientist Heidi Hammel's 30-year journey studying these distant worlds, from her work on the Voyager 2 Neptune encounter in 1989 to leading planetary research with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Discover how modern observations and studies of these mysterious ice giants are advancing our understanding of exoplanets beyond our solar system. Note that the first 5 minutes of the 55-minute presentation has no audio due to technical difficulties.

Syllabus

Heidi Hammel - Exploring the Atmospheres of Ice Giants... (September 4, 2024)

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