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Neptune: An Ice Giant With Diamond Rain
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Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun and one of the coldest. Its supersonic winds are also the fastest in the solar system.
Exploring the Outer Planets of the Solar System
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Explore the mysteries of the outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Dive deep into their atmospheres, moons, and unique phenomena.
Exploring Jovian Planets, the Titans of Our Solar System
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The four Jovian planets are officially designated as gas (and/or ice) giants. Which planets are they and what makes them so unique?
Pluto Is Just One of Millions of Objects in the Kuiper Belt
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The Kuiper Belt is a ring around the sun that's home to millions of comets, moons, dwarf planets and other celestial objects. How did they get there?
The Four Planets With Rings Might Surprise You
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Move over Saturn. There are other planets in the solar system surrounded by ring systems.
What Are the Solar System Planets in Order?
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You know Saturn and Venus and Mars. Can you put the eight planets of the solar system in the correct order? There are several ways to do this.
Uranus: The Ice Giant on a Tilted Axis
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Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and sits on an axial plane tilted at a jaw-dropping 97.7-degree angle. And yes, Uranus does actually stink.
Why Is Pluto No Longer Considered a Planet?
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On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU), an organization of professional astronomers, passed two resolutions that collectively revoked Pluto's planetary status.
Can You Get More Than 11 Right on This Astronomy Quiz?
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Does the solar system fill you with wonder? Are you an amateur stargazer fascinated by celestial bodies? Show off your knowledge of the universe with an out-of-this-world astronomy quiz!
How Many Moons Does Jupiter Have? We're Losing Count
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Scientists are continually discovering more moons orbiting the outer planets, particularly Saturn and Jupiter. Just how many moons does Jupiter have?