On August 25, 1989, Voyager 2 became the first spacecraft to fly past Neptune. 🚀 The encounter gave scientists their first close-up look at the distant ice giant and revealed a world with incredible winds, massive storms and the famous Great Dark Spot. Neptune's existence itself was predicted mathematically before the planet was observed in 1846, making its story one of the fascinating intersections of mathematics, astronomy and exploration. This video is from Inside Outer Space, an amazing series exploring the planets, discoveries and mysteries beyond our world. 🌌 Watch the full series and discover more incredible space content on Curiosity Stream. . . . #OnThisDay #Neptune #Voyager2 #Space #Astronomy