Jupiter is the fastest spinning planet in our Solar System, completing a rotation in less than 10 hours. This rapid spin influences its shape, atmosphere, and extreme weather patterns, including the ...

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WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might qualify as a dwarf planet, spotting ...