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Episode 371: Exploring solar systems with more than one sun

Astronomers are discovering our solar system is unique in that it only has one star.

AZSCI 371 soar systems hero Artist's rendering of the binary star system GG Tauri A.

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Episode 371: Exploring solar systems with more than one sun

This episode is supported by the The Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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Astronomers are discovering our solar system is unique in that it only has one star, while others in the galaxy have two or more. University of Arizona astronomy professor Kaitlin Kratter discusses multiple star systems and how they can affect planetary formation.

Kaitlin Kratter spoke with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus in Astronomy at the University of Arizona

The Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Arizona Science

Episode 371: Exploring solar systems with more than one sun

This episode is supported by the The Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
NPR

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