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Uranus Wind Speeds

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

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1986

Lawrence A. Sromovsky24 January 1986

Uranus · Science / Astronomy

Voyager observations measure substantial atmospheric winds despite Uranus's subdued visible appearance.

Names involved

Lawrence A. Sromovsky

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