In this episode, we move away from point particles to talk about fields. Shashank, Cole and Cormac start with a discussion of different kinds of fields in astrophysics. Then, Cole describes Lagrange points and why they can be useful for satellites and asteroids seeking a safe place to camp out (or lay siege). Cormac dives into the atmospheres of hot Jupiter exoplanets, where we get a glimpse of temperature and wind velocity fields on other planets. By the end, you’ll certainly have a lot more field experience!
What’s the (Lagrange) point?
https://astrobites.org/2026/01/29/whats-the-lagrange-point/
The Fires Within: Investigating the Atmospheres of Inflated Hot Jupiters
https://astrobites.org/2023/01/03/hot_interior_exoplanets/
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