Answer to Question #131659 in Astronomy | Astrophysics for Sphesihle Zuma

Question

Activity 1.1

1.which planet was the first planet located through mathematical predictions rather than through regular observations of the sky?
2.which planet has the fastest winds, blowing at speeds of over 2,400km (1500 miles) per hour?
3.what is the smallest planet?
4.how many years does it take pluto to orbit around the sun?
5.which is the coldest planet of the solar system?

Answer 1

1. Neptune became the first planet located through mathematical predictions rather than through regular observations of the sky.
2. Neptune  planet has the fastest winds, blowing at speeds of over 2,400km (1500 miles) per hour
3. Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system
4.  pluto to orbit around the sun 248 years.
5. Uranus is the coldest planet of the solar system