Instant Genius Podcast: Jupiter in opposition, with Dr Jonathan Nichols

Instant Genius Podcast: Jupiter in opposition, with Dr Jonathan Nichols

Jupiter will soon make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years. We spoke to Dr Jonathan Nichols about why this is such a big event.

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Daniel Bennett

Published: September 23, 2022 at 3:39 pm

Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. In this week's episode, we talk to Dr Jonathan Nichols, a planetary scientist from Leicester University.

Jupiter will be making its closest approach to Earth for 59 years on 26 September. Nichols explains why this event is so important.

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Daniel Bennett

Editor, BBC Science Focus

Daniel Bennett is the Editor of BBC Science Focus. He is an award-winning journalist who’s been reporting on science and technology for over a decade, writing about the science of serial killers, sandwiches, supernovae and almost everything in between. In 2019 and 2021 he was named the Science and Technology Editor of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors and was shortlisted for the Editor of the Year by the Association of British Science Writers and the Professional Publishers Association. His particular areas of interest are psychology, health and future tech.

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