Which object was discovered mathematically using Newton's laws before it was discovered observationally through the telescope?
A) Pluto
B) Mercury
C) Neptune
D) Uranus

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Neptune was discovered mathematically before being observed through a telescope. Its existence was predicted based on irregularities in the orbit of Uranus that could not be explained by the known planets alone. The calculations of John Couch Adams and Urbain Le Verrier led to its discovery in 1846.

Which Object Was Discovered Mathematically Using Newton's Laws Before It