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Methane in Neptune Atmosphere

United States of America · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1934

Vesto Melvin Slipher1934

Science / Astronomy

Spectroscopic work identifies strong methane absorption in Neptune's atmosphere and helps explain the planet's visible colour.

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Vesto Melvin Slipher

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