COWS all tHE way Down (COWSHED) I: Could cow based planetoids support methane atmospheres?

TL;DR

This paper explores the theoretical possibility of forming a cow-based planetoid capable of supporting a methane atmosphere, combining humorous speculation with planetary science concepts.

Contribution

It introduces a novel, humorous framework for calculating the number of cows needed to create a methane-supporting planetoid, blending planetary science with imaginative scenarios.

Findings

Estimates the number of cows required for a cow-based planetoid.

Discusses the physical and atmospheric viability of such a structure.

Provides a humorous yet scientifically grounded discussion on planetary formation with unconventional materials.

Abstract

More often than not a lunch time conversation will veer off into bizarre and uncharted territories. In rare instances these frontiers of conversation can lead to deep insights about the Universe we inhabit. This paper details the fruits of one such conversation. In this paper we will answer the question: How many cows do you need to form a planetoid entirely comprised of cows, which will support a methane atmoosphere produced by the planetary herd? We will not only present the necessary assumptions and theory underpinning the cow-culations, but also present a thorough (and rather robust) discussion of the viability of, and implications for accomplishing, such a feat.