Question

A class of objects similar to this object occupies the upper boundary of the radius valley, which might exist due to EUV/X-ray photoevaporation. A so-called “desert” in mass–period space is either named (-5[1])for this object or a larger object. Extensions to a model developed by Kleomenis Tsiganis and colleagues propose a discontinuity during this object’s migration to explain the so-called “kernel” of cold classicals. A head-on impact upon this object could explain its large thermal flux, unlike a similar object that is in equilibrium with solar insolation (-5[1])(“in-sole-AY-shun”). The (*) Kepler space telescope discovered that the radius of most exoplanets is between that of the Earth and that (10[1])of this (10[1])planet. Cubewanos (10[1]-5[1])(“kyoo-bee-WUN-ohs”) belong (10[1])to a broad (10[2])classification (10[1])of Solar System objects (10[1])named for this planet. (10[1]-5[1])This planet (10[1])is orbited by the only (10[1])large moon to have a retrograde orbit. For 10 points, Voyager 2 observed the Great Dark Spot on what ice giant? ■END■ (10[4])

ANSWER: Neptune [accept sub-Neptunes or mini-Neptunes; accept Neptune desert or Neptunian desert; accept trans-Neptunian objects] (Kleomenis Tsiganis and colleagues developed the Nice model.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Kevin WanggenAI this, genAI that, have you found your 真爱 yetMindgoblin of Little Hobbes31-5
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June YinLes Missourableswhen you look this good, you don’t have to know anything10710
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Rob CarsonPunished "Venom" BHSUBHSU B11310
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Rohan Khervar merchantsSAYYID QUTB, DRIVING THE LONGEST CAR YOU’VE EVER SEEN THROUGH TAHRIR SQUARE122-5
Kenji ShimizuI’ll take a quiet 10 / A handshake of CO (Chicago Open)A Nervy Liberal Nanny Hence12410
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Richard NiuAMOGH QUIZ HACK? 英雄联盟 400 PPG 24 TUHCharlotte's Moderately Successful Team15110
Rasheeq AzadMindgoblin of Little HobbesgenAI this, genAI that, have you found your 真爱 yet15110
Jerry VinokurovThe Oldest Men in the WorldNJTRANSit (and bobby, i guess)15110
Michael HundingSAYYID QUTB, DRIVING THE LONGEST CAR YOU’VE EVER SEEN THROUGH TAHRIR SQUAREvar merchants15110