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Artists concept of Neptune
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Artists concept of Neptune
Artists concept showing how Neptune might look from a position in space above the plane of its rings. Like Uranus, Neptune is a gas giant, composed primarily of hydrogen and helium gases surrounding a relatively small, dense core of molten rock and metal. Also like Uranus, Neptune has charcoal-colored rings, although they appear to be fewer in number than Uranus s. While Neptunes diameter is slightly less than Uranus, it has more mass. Neptunes blue color is due to the presence of methane in its upper atmosphere. The dark spot in the southern hemisphere beneath the rings, dubbed The Great Dark Spot, is believed to be a giant storm which was active in 1989 when Voyager 2 photographed Neptune.
Just beyond the rings at Neptunes 7 o clock position, barely discernable from the background stars, is the tiny satellite Proteus. With an average diameter of 260 miles, Proteus is the second-largest of Neptunes eight known satellites (a distant second compared to Neptunes largest satellite Triton which has a diameter of 1, 677 miles). Further in toward the rings at Neptunes 4 o clock position is the even smaller satellite Larissa with an average diameter of 120 miles
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This print showcases an artist's concept of Neptune, offering a mesmerizing view from a vantage point above the plane of its majestic rings. Similar to Uranus, Neptune is a colossal gas giant predominantly composed of hydrogen and helium gases enveloping a compact core made up of molten rock and metal. While both planets boast charcoal-colored rings, Neptune's appear to be fewer in number compared to its celestial neighbor. Neptune's enchanting blue hue owes itself to the presence of methane in its upper atmosphere, creating an otherworldly ambiance. Notably, Voyager 2 captured an extraordinary moment in 1989 when it photographed The Great Dark Spot—a massive storm situated beneath the rings in Neptune's southern hemisphere. In this awe-inspiring image, we can also spot Proteus, one of Neptunes' eight known satellites. Though barely discernible amidst the backdrop stars at Neptunes' 7 o'clock position, Proteus impresses with an average diameter measuring approximately 260 miles—an impressive size but still overshadowed by Triton—the largest satellite around Neptune—with a staggering diameter reaching 1,677 miles. Further towards the rings at Neptunes' 4 o'clock position lies Larissa—a smaller satellite boasting an average diameter of about 120 miles—adding another layer of intrigue to this cosmic masterpiece captured by Walter Myers from Stocktrek Images.
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