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Scientists theorize that this planet may have been a moon of Neptune at one time?
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there are 13 moons surrounding the planet neptune
and they are called triton (biggest moon), psamathe, nereid, sao, naiaid,neso, halimede,laomedeia, despina, proteus, larissa, thalassa, And galatea :)
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∙ 6y agoIt was once proposed that Pluto used to be a moon of Neptune. Closer analysis of the orbital mechanics show that this is not possible. Instead, Pluto is the largest known member of the Kuiper Belt.
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∙ 9y agoNeptune has 14 known moons as of June 2014. The moons are named Triton, Halimede, Sao, Nereid, Laomedeia, Neso, Psamathe, Despina, Galatea, Naiad, Thalassa, Larissa, Proteus and S/2004 N 1.
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∙ 14y agoTritonNaiadThalassaDespinaGalateaLarissaProteusNeried
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∙ 15y agoNeptune has 13 moons, they are: (In order from Neptune) Naiad Thalassa Despina Galatea Larissa Proteus Triton Nereid Halimede Sao Laomedeia Psamathe Neso
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∙ 11y agoPluto, now called a dwarf planet.
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∙ 11y agoTriton is Neptunes largest moon.
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∙ 14y agoPluto
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Triton is a moon of which planet?
Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune. It is similar in composition and size to Pluto (even a little larger), so is thought to have been a Kuiper belt object that was 'captured' by Neptune many years ago.Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune.Triton orbits Neptune, and is the planet's largest moon.
What is the most distant planet in the solar system?
* Uranus is the second most distant from Earth. Neptune is the farthest. * NEPTUNE is the second farthest planet from both Earth and the Sun. PLUTO is the most distant.
What planet has a storm like feature called the Great Dark Spot?
The planet Neptune had a great dark spot. It soon vanished after discovery, leading astronomers to believe it was just a temporary storm, unlike the Great Red Spot on Jupiter which has been raging for hundreds of years. See the related link for more information.
What planet may have been a moon of Neptune at one time.?
None - but there was an old theory that Pluto MIGHT have been a moon of Neptune. (It shows up in old science fiction stories [see Larry Nevin]).
What planet has 8 moons?
There are no planets in our solar system with exactly 8 moons. Mercury-0 Venus-0 Earth-1 Mars-2 Jupiter-63 Saturn- at least 61 Uranus-27 Neptune-13 Pluto has been downgraded in class from a major planet to a minor planet. It has 3 moons.
Why did they name Neptune after a god?
Neptune has been the name of the planet since Roman times.
How many moons are there on the planet Neptune?
There are no moons ON Neptune, moons orbit a planet, they do not sit on it.Orbiting Neptune, however, 13 moons have been discovered so far. They are:NaiadThalassaDespinaGalateaLarisaaProteusTritonNereidHalimedeSaoLaomedeiaPsamatheNeso
Why do astronomers believe Triton may have been a planet that was captured by Neptune?
It orbits Neptune in the opposite direction of Neptune's rotation.
Triton is a moon of which planet?
Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune. It is similar in composition and size to Pluto (even a little larger), so is thought to have been a Kuiper belt object that was 'captured' by Neptune many years ago.Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune.Triton orbits Neptune, and is the planet's largest moon.
What problems have been sent to Neptune?
the problem is that Neptune is a way to cold place to check anything out . it is -235 degrees and it is a water planet so no one would be able to research on the planet or even Set foot on it , also Neptune is a gas planet so you wouldn't be able to even breath there
How many years Neptune became the farthest planet in the solar system?
Neptune has always been the farthest planet, but we didn't always know that. On August 24, 2006, when the International Astronomical Union (IAU) defined what it means to be a "planet", Neptune earned it's badge as the most distant (from the sun) planet in our solar system. Prior to that, when Pluto was referred to as a planet, it last crossed inside of Neptune's orbit on February 7, 1979 leaving Neptune as the most distant planet until February 11, 1999. Pluto's orbit crosses inside of Neptune's orbit for 20 years out of every 248.
Has anyone dug a hole in Neptune before?
No. Nobody has ever been to Neptune. Also, Neptune is a gas planet. There is no solid surface to dig a hole in.
What new planets have been discovered recently this year?
Scientists have evidence of and say that a new Neptune sized planet lurks beyond the edge of our solar system. There has been no visual sighting of this planet. However it is probably so far out it will be very difficult to find given present technologies.
What causes the temperature on Neptune to be so hot?
You are gravely mistaken. Neptune is not a hot planet and it never has been. Neptune is so far from the sun that the planet and its atmosphere are absolutely freezing. The average temperature of Neptune is −218 °C (55.1 K).
What are some missions to Neptune and their dates and how long did it take them to reach the planet?
The planet Neptune has been explored by only one explorer, Voyager 2. Launch date - 20 August 1977 Reached Neptune - 25 August 1989
Is neptune hottest or the coldest planet in the solar system?
Neptune has an average temperature of -200C, making it the coldest planet in the solar system (at least now that Pluto has been demoted from planetary status).
Can the planet neptune been seen at night without a telescope?
no because its far away
