Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains Shapes of Exoplanets

What’s the deal with football-shaped planets? On this explainer, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice explore what impacts a planet’s shape and the world of differences we’ve found in the hunt for exoplanets. Special thanks to our sponsor: Cerebral offers convenient, online expert help for your emotional health, including anxiety, insomnia, depression, ADHD (in certain states), and more. Start today by heading to https://bit.ly/3zI8thO and answering several questions to connect you with a provider that will help determine the right treatment plan for you starting at only $30 for your first month. About this video: When did we first start finding exoplanets? Discover the crazy differences between other planets and our own. Why is Earth kind of like a rotisserie chicken? Are there planets made out of liquid? We break down how you find out a planet’s shape. Could anything or anyone possibly live on a football-shaped planet? Is that where Tom Brady came from? Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson 0:00 - Sponsored by Cerebral 1:12 - Introduction 1:21 - Football-Shaped Planets 6:23 - What Can a Planet s Elongation Tell Us? 10:09 - Generation Exoplanet 11:04 - Closing Notes