NASA's Unexplained Files Season 5 Episode 1 Pluto's Stranger Things
- TVPG
- August 30, 2016
- 42 min
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7.2 (18)
In the Season 5 premiere of NASA's Unexplained Files, titled "Pluto's Stranger Things", we delve into the mysteries surrounding the dwarf planet Pluto. After years of being viewed as a blurry speck in the distance, the New Horizons spacecraft finally reaches Pluto and sends back never-before-seen images of its surface. But what NASA discovers is even stranger than they could have ever imagined.
As they analyze the data, they notice strange formations on Pluto's surface that resemble spiders, as well as massive canyons and bright, mysterious spots. They also notice a strange atmospheric layer that shouldn't exist on a planet as small as Pluto. These unexplained phenomena raise questions about Pluto's past and the nature of the Kuiper Belt, the massive ring of debris surrounding our solar system.
As the experts on NASA's team begin to investigate, they find that these strange spider-like formations may be caused by a process called "sublimation". This occurs when ice on the planet's surface turns directly into gas, creating these unique formations. But this explanation raises even more questions about the makeup of Pluto's surface and its potential for sustaining life.
Meanwhile, other experts on the team are fascinated by the strange atmospheric layer. They discover that it is created by methane gas escaping from the planet's surface. This is an important discovery, as methane is a potential sign of life and could point to the possibility of microbial life on Pluto.
As the episode continues, we delve into the history and evolution of Pluto. We learn that it may have been a moon of Neptune before being pulled into its current orbit around the sun. We also learn about the complex geological activity that has shaped its surface over billions of years.
Throughout the episode, NASA's experts work tirelessly to uncover the secrets of Pluto. Their discoveries raise new questions about the nature of our solar system and the potential for life beyond Earth. As always, NASA's Unexplained Files leaves us with a sense of wonder and excitement about the mysteries that lay beyond our atmosphere.
