It’s Literally Raining Diamonds on Giant Planets - Ask a Spaceman!
Channel: Dr. Paul M. Sutter
Date: 2021-11-17

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How do giant planets make diamond rain? Does it really, you know, rain? Where does diamond rain exist? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!

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1:03: Ice Giants vs Gas Giants
4:47: Interiors of Uranus and Neptune
6:34: Methane Under Pressure
10:42: Why Diamond Rain Matters