#29 Planet Earth. Let's take a look at our home - as a planet, in a solar system. - Cosmic Coffee Time with Andrew Prestage

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Earth. It's home to every living thing we've ever known, but what if we really take a step back and study our planet the same way we study the others. What everyday events have an astronomical cause. And what about all that water, and all that life!

Grab a coffee and join us for a view of our own planet, from outside.

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#29 Planet Earth. Let's take a look at our home - as a planet, in a solar system.

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