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Podcast: The Milky Way Podcast
Episode: #27 Exploring the Sun with Parker Solar Probe
Description:
In this episode, we journey to the heart of our solar system to uncover the groundbreaking story of NASA’s Parker Solar Probe—the fastest human-made object and the first to „touch“ the Sun.
Join us as we explore why studying our „average“ Sun is anything but ordinary. Discover the mysteries of the Sun’s corona, the origins of solar wind, and how the Sun’s activity shapes space weather and impacts life on Earth. From the daring challenges the Parker Solar Probe faces to the extraordinary science it is uncovering, this episode celebrates humanity’s quest to unlock the secrets...