Mars' Axial Tilt: A Key to Gully Formation

from Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science · host The Planetary Society

The gullies of Mars may appear similar to water-carved channels on Earth, but their formation is more complex than meets the eye. Caltech's Jay Dickson joins Planetary Radio to discuss the planet’s changing axial tilt and the consequences of Martian climate change. Then Bruce Betts shares the beautiful dance of planets in the upcoming night sky and the reflections of the oldest person to ever travel to space. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2023-mars-gulliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Caltech and Brown University’s Jay Dickson joins Planetary Radio to discuss the mysterious formation of gullies on Mars.

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