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Yes, There's Really a Frozen Exoplanet named Hoth

Clip: Season 48 Episode 17 | 3m 7s  | Video has closed captioning.

Exoplanets like OGLE-2005-BLG-390Lb, aka Hoth, seem to defy the logic of our solar system. So scientists needed to rethink the planetary rulebook.

Aired: 11/10/21

Rating: NR

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