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Planet Neptune

Neptune, the 8th planet from the Sun and nearly a twin of planet Uranus, is the fourth-largest planet by diameter and the furthest planet discovered so far in our solar system. Planet Neptune gets its name after the Roman god of the sea. It is a gas giant.

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How long are the poles on Neptune in darkness or light?

The poles are in Constant darkness or light for 40 years at a time!

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How many storms does Neptune have?

Neptune has the windiest atmosphere in our Solar System. it has a huge never ending hurricane called The Great Dark Spot. it is three times the size of the hurricane on Jupiter and nine times the size we get here on earth. it travels at about 1,500 mph (2,400 km/h).

Was Mercury discovered by Le Verrier?

Mercury has been observed for thousands of years, as early as the time of the Babylonians, who mentioned it in writing some 3000 years ago. The exact person who first discovered the planet has been lost to time, and is therefore indeterminate. Greek and Roman Names Known by the two names Apollo and Hermes in Greek, the planet was named Mercury by the Romans, likely due to its "rapid" movement, just after sunset or just before dawn. See link below for more information.

How did the rings form?

The Rings Are Formed By Ice And Rock. How They Where Formed Im Not Quite Sure, But Ice And Rock And The Reason They Are There. Dont Know If That Answers your Question, But I'd Like To Think It Did. :D

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This planet sometimes crosses the orbital path of Neptune?

The planet that sometimes crosses the orbital path of Neptune is Pluto. Pluto's orbit is more elongated and tilted compared to the other planets in the solar system, leading to instances where it comes closer to the Sun than Neptune.

What are the materials on Neptune?

Neptune is composed of:

  • Helium
  • Hydrogen
  • Methane
  • A core of molten rock and molten ammonia
  • Ice
  • Space dust

Neptune is a gas giant, so it does not have a surface.

Has anyone been on Neptune?

No, there have been no human landings on Neptune for the following reasons:

- Technology. We currently do not have the technology to build space shuttles capable of travelling further than our own orbit and moon.

- Temperature. Planet Neptune is freezing. Any human who gets close to the planet would freeze to death in seconds. Any electrical equipment would also freeze, jam and malfunction.

- Distance. Neptune is millions of miles away. It would take years to get there if we had the capability to.

However Neptune has been explored with unmanned exploration satellites.

Why won't Pluto collide with Neptune?

Pluto and Neptune occupy different orbits within our solar system, so their paths do not intersect. Additionally, the gravitational influence of Neptune helps to maintain the stability of Pluto's orbit. Therefore, the chance of a collision between Pluto and Neptune is extremely unlikely.

What is Neptune's atmospheric conditions?

Neptune's atmosphere is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, with traces of methane giving it a blue hue. It has strong winds that can reach speeds of up to 1,500 miles per hour, making it the windiest planet in our solar system. The atmospheric pressure on Neptune is so high that it would crush a human being instantly.

How much you wait on Jupiter?

Your weight on Jupiter would be 2.5 times your weight on Earth due to Jupiter's stronger gravitational pull. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds on Earth, you would weigh 375 pounds on Jupiter.

What greek god was Saturn named after?

Saturn was named after the Roman god of agriculture

What year was the planet Neptune discovered?

Neptune was discovered on September 23, 1846. It was first observed by German astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle, based on calculations by French mathematician Urbain Le Verrier and British mathematician John Couch Adams.

Does Neptune have a magnetic field?

Yes, Neptune has a magnetic field, although it is not as strong as Jupiter's or Earth's. The magnetic field of Neptune is believed to be generated by a layer of electrically conducting fluid deep in its atmosphere.

What would you see on Neptune if you ever landed on it?

well you wouldn't really see anything because you wouln't be able to survive, but i guess if you were a alien or you were in some sort of special suit you would see winds and height cast winds.

BUT I garantee that you wouldn't be able to come back cuz it will be a one-way-trip!!!

lolololololololololololololololololol :)

How warm can Neptune get?

Neptune is a gas giant with no solid surface and extreme frigid temperatures due to its distance from the sun. The average temperature on Neptune is around -360°F (-218°C), making it one of the coldest planets in our solar system.

Do Neptune and Pluto have the same orbit?

No, Neptune and Pluto do not have the same orbit. Neptune orbits the Sun in a nearly circular path close to the plane of the Solar System, while Pluto has a more elliptical and inclined orbit that is skewed compared to the other planets. Additionally, Neptune's orbit is further from the Sun compared to Pluto's orbit.

Which planet had a speedy white cloud feature named Scooter?

The atmosphere of Neptune has the fastest winds of any solar planet. Their speeds have been measured up to 2100 km/hr (1300 mph). One of the features of the planet as late as 1989 was a fast-moving Great Dark Spot (analogous to Jupiter's Great Red Spot) on its southern hemisphere, and within it a smaller triangular white patch of storms, which was nicknamed "Scooter". However, by the time of 1994's examination of Neptune by the Hubble Space Telescope, the Great Dark Spot had disappeared, and along with it, Scooter. A new spot on the northern hemisphere is called the Northern Great Spot.

The ratio of an objects weight on Neptune is 5 7 How much would a person who weighs 150 pound on Earth weigh on Neptune?

150/57 = 2.63

Note:

The ratio of Earth weight to Neptune weight is not 57, and it's not 0.57 or 5.7 either.

It is about 0.87 (rounded).

Your 150-lb (on Earth) person would weigh about 172 pounds on Neptune.

What is the albedo of Neptune?

The average overall albedo of Earth, itsplanetary albedo, is 30 to 35%, because of the covering by clouds, but varies widely locally across the surface, depending on the geological and environmental features.

What are the weather patterns on Neptune?

Neptune is known for its extreme weather patterns, with winds reaching up to 1,200 miles per hour, the fastest in the solar system. The planet experiences intense storms and dark spots in its turbulent atmosphere. Temperatures on Neptune can drop as low as -360°F (-218°C), making it one of the coldest places in the solar system.

Why can you visit Neptune?

I would only assume it would be to try to find out if you could live on neptune, do research on all materials found on neptune, or just for the heck of it :)

(just kidding about the last one)

Is Neptune a rocky or a gas giant?

Neptune is a gas giant - or to be precise an ice giant.

What is Neptunes surface made of?

Neptune is a gas giant and does not have the same sort of surface that our planet has. Neptune consists of different layers. The atmosphere consists of hydrogen, helium and methane gases. The mantle contains water, ammonia and methane ices. The core contains rock and ice. I think it is an amazing Planet!

The ring of Neptune?

Neptune's ring system is composed of five main rings named Galle, LeVerrier, Lassell, Arago, and Adams, but they are faint and difficult to see. These rings are made up of mostly dust particles and are thought to be made up of remnants from comets or asteroids. The rings were first discovered in 1984 by the Voyager 2 spacecraft.