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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 many planets does Neptune have?
Neptune is the 8th Planet from Sun in our solar system. Now, let me rephrase your question slightly. How many moons does Neptune has?
Because Neptune is a planet and can only have moons or satellites orbiting it.
Answer to this question is would be 13. In other words, Neptune has 13 known moons orbiting and there could be more which are not seen by man or discovered yet.
Have humans or human made objects ever been to neptune?
No human has ever been farther than the moon. No. Probe has ever been to Neptune exactly, but the Voyager 2 space probe made a close approach, coming within 3,000 miles of the planet.
Why was neptunium named after Neptune?
The planet Neptune is named after a Roman god named Neptune...
The chemical element neptunium is in the periodic table after uranium; also the planet Neptune is after Uranus in the Solar system - it is an analogy.
What is the planet temperature of Neptune?
I'm not sure what the temperature is but i do know that its orbit isn't far behind earth so there isn't much of a difference.
Edit : Neptune is along way from Earth and the temperature is much lower.
The average temperature at the surface is about minus 220 degrees Celsius.
What would a person weigh in outer space?
Well, id you were just in empty outer space-you would way absoloutley nothing. There is no gravity in outer space, the planets provide the gravity. But if you were talking about the moon, a 100 pound person would weight 12 pounds on the moon.
What are the names of Neptune's moons in order of discovery?
14 moons as of 2013,starting with nareid,apoapsis,periapsis,proteus,naiad,thalassay,despina,galatia,larissa, triton being the largest , and the new smallest s 2004n/1.
Which part of the universe did the roman god Neptune rule?
Roman god Neptune ruled over the sea and freshwater bodies such as lakes and rivers. He was considered the god of the water and all its creatures and was often associated with the Roman Empire's naval power.
What scientist discovered Neptune?
The astronomer Galle, assisted by d'Arrest, discovered Neptune. Credit is also
given to Adams and Le Verrier. They were mathematicians who predicted the
position of Neptune. Le Verrier persuaded astronomers to search for the new planet.
Does Mercury have volcanoes craters rings etc?
Mercury has volcanoes and craters like the moon, but no rings, only the gas giants have rings, and Mercury has no moon.
How long would it take you to drive 350 kilometers?
It depends on how fast you are traveling. If you are traveling at 100 kph, or about 62 mph, you would cover the distance in 3.5 hours.
Decrease the distance between Neptune and the sun
Does Neptunes gravitational pull affect the speed that Uranus moves?
A little bit - that's actually how Neptune was detected by Alexis Bouvard.
What planet is 50 million miles away from earth?
About twice a year Venus is 50 million miles from the Earth. Once a year Mars comes within the 50 million mile range.
WHAT IS Neptune POSITION IN SOLLAR SYSTEM?
Netune is the outermost planet in the solar system. It is the fourth largest by size but the third largest by mass.
What was the discovery of neptune due to?
Mathematical calculations to explain an anomaly in the orbit of Uranus. predicted it existence before it was seen.
Is Neptune's atmosphere yellow?
No, most of Neptune's atmosphere is made of hydrogen, but there are other things including some methane. It is the methane which gives Neptune its color. The color is not yellow, but blue. The same with Uranus.
