Tag Archives: Neptune

Triton: Neptune’s Interesting Moon

Posted on April 17, 2021 by captivatingcomet

Triton is Neptune’s largest moon with a diameter of 1,680 miles (2,700 kilometers). It was discovered in 1846 by astronomer William Lassell a little over two weeks after Neptune’s discovery. Triton is named after one of Poseidon’s sons; Poseidon is the Greek god equivalent of the Roman god Neptune. Triton is unique in that itContinue reading “Triton: Neptune’s Interesting Moon” Continue reading →

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All About Neptune!

Posted on March 23, 2021 by bellagoodnight

Neptune has always been my favorite planet. I don’t know if it’s its pretty blue color, its name, or the fact that I did a project on it in elementary school that drew me towards it, but I’ve always loved Neptune. Neptune is the 8th planet from the Sun in our Solar System and namedContinue reading “All About Neptune!” Continue reading →

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Blog #5: Triton: From Kuiper Belt to Neptune

Posted on April 4, 2017 by andrewsolarsystem

The Kuiper Belt is a disc in the solar system, extending from Neptune’s orbit to 50 AU from the Sun. The belt is like an asteroid belt, but it is far larger and more massive, containing many small bodies and remnants from the formation of the solar system. As expected, most objects in the Kuiper […] Continue reading →

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Give Neptune a Second Chance– and hopefully some more

Posted on April 4, 2017 by vmorehead0

Throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, NASA has made many successful spacecraft expeditions to the Jovian planets.  Jupiter has been visited by Pioneer 10 (1972), Pioneer 11 (1973), Voyager 1 (1977), Galileo (1195-2003), and New Horizons (2007).  Saturn as well has also been visited by Pioneer 11, Voyager 1, and Cassini, which has orbited the planet … Continue reading Give Neptune a Second Chance– and hopefully some more Continue reading →

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Neptune

Posted on April 9, 2014 by mariah0407

When I was in elementary school, I had to do a project on a planet.  I chose Neptune!  I spent hours coming up with a presentation and making a model.  Sadly, I don’t remember a lot from that presentation, but I’ve decided to brush up on my knowledge.  Neptune is a bright blue color and has […] Continue reading →

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