<p>Moons orbit planets, planets orbit stars, stars orbit within galaxies. It’s orbits all the way down. But occasionally objects can receive a powerful kick that sends them on a journey, never to return.</p>

Moons orbit planets, planets orbit stars, stars orbit within galaxies. It’s orbits all the way down. But occasionally objects can receive a powerful kick that sends them on a journey, never to return.

Astronomy Cast Ep. 660: Runaway! Runaway! Escaping Stars, Planets & Small Bodies

This is the full live stream audio of the Astronomy Cast episodes. The first half hour is the regular episode, and the second half hour is a Q&A session with questions submitted by live viewers and email.

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This is the full live stream audio of the Astronomy Cast episodes. The first half hour is the regular episode, and the second half hour is a Q&amp;A session with questions submitted by live viewers and email.

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 660: Runaway! Runaway! Escaping Stars, Planets & Small Bodies

Astronomy Cast Ep. 660: Runaway! Runaway! Escaping Stars, Planets & Small Bodies