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The planet of ice and storms: How Neptune changed our view of the solar system

Neptune’s supersonic winds and icy storms revealed a planet so extreme that it forever changed our picture of the solar system. The discovery of Neptune in 1846 was not just the triumph of mathematics ...
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Here’s How Far You Can Throw a Ball on Other Planets

While there are countless reasons to visit other celestial bodies in the solar system—to inspect potentially life-supporting plumes on Endeladus, for example—there’s one relatively minor bonus to ...
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Neptune’s clouds have disappeared, and scientists think they know why

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The ice giant’s ...