Gaia20ehk: A Planetary Collision That Shapes New Worlds

A real-time cosmic collision 11,000 light-years away unfolds as two giant planets in the Gaia20ehk system spiral inward, grazing in 2016 and colliding head-on in 2021. Archival data decoded at the University of Washington reveal a glowing debris cloud at 1 AU and a dramatic dip in visible light paired with a spike in infrared heat. We explore how such violent destruction can seed stable, Earth-like environments—the Moon-forming story in reverse—and why chaos can be the crucible for creation. Sponsored by EmberSilk.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC