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How big can a rocky planet get? Can a rocky planet turn into a gas giant? Why are some planets rocky and others gassy? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!

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Keep those questions about space, science, astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology coming to #AskASpaceman for COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE OF TIME AND SPACE! Music by Jason Grady and Nick Bain.

00:00 - Defining Habitability
02:22 - 1st Criteria: Thick Atmosphere, But Not Too Thick
08:53 - 2nd Criteria: In the Habitable Zone
09:56 - 3rd Criteria: Liquid Water
14:12 - 4th Criteria: Magnetic Field
16:42 - Revealing the Biggest Habitable Planet

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