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Introduction
Welcome to my first science assignment. Here you will see my space timeline all about Neptune. -
Galileo unknowingly discovers Neptune
In 1612, Galileo used one of the first telescopes and discovered a star that was in fact, Neptune. -
What is Neptune's biggest moon?
Neptune has 13 moons, but the biggest moon is triton. Triton was found on October 10, 1846.Johann Gottfried Galle was the person who discovered this moon. -
Who named Neptune?
The person who named Neptune was Friedrich Georg Wilhelm. Georg Wilhelm was born on August 27, 1770. -
When was Voyager 2 launched to Neptune?
Voyager 2 was launched to Neptune on August 20, 1970 and it arrived in 1989. It made its closest distance because Neptune is made of gasses and ice. -
What is Neptune's temperature?
Neptune's temperature was discovered in 2007. Since Neptune is the furthest planet from the sun, it is about 200 degrees Celsius or 392 degrees Fahrenheit. -
How long is a day in Neptune?
A day on Neptune is approximately 16 hours, 6 minutes, and 36 seconds. This was discovered in 2008. -
Smallest gas giant
Neptune is the smallest gas giant that is made up of gasses and ice. -
Components of Neptune
Neptune is made up of 80% hydrogen, 19% helium, methane and other types of gasses. -
Windiest planet
Neptune winds can go over 1500 mph. On July 2, 2017, a huge storm was found on Neptune. -
conclusion
Well I hope you have enjoyed this timeline bye! -
Websites
1.earthsky.org
2.earthsky.org
3. worldatlas.com
4. Universetoday.com
5. nasa.gov
6.universetoday.com
7. solarsystem.nasa.gov
8. solarsystem.nasa.com
9.space.com
10.space.com
