In Astronomy
Many astronomical objects (planets, galaxies etc.) have both rotational (spinning) and linear (moving) motions in space. The Magnus force should in principle be acting on astronomical objects passing through a medium like solar wind. There have been arguments indicating that Magnus effect works on planets and galaxies.
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