Welcome back to Cosmos in a Pod! I’m your host, Amitesh, and today we’re diving into the incredible journey of our solar system—from a chaotic cloud of gas and dust to the structured system we see today. Let’s unravel the dynamic history and forces that have shaped our cosmic home.

Episode Highlights:

The Birth of the Solar System

• Began 4.6 billion years ago in a molecular cloud.
• A collapsing region formed a rotating solar nebula, igniting nuclear fusion to create the Sun.
• The remaining material formed planets, moons, and smaller objects.

The Formation of Planets

• Inner Solar System: High temperatures near the Sun led to rocky planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars).
• Outer Solar System: Beyond the frost l ...