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Neptune at 23:09 UT June 25, 2011
How Far Away is Neptune?

By Nola Taylor Tillman Published

The blue giant is the farthest planet from the sun.

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Neptune's Great Dark Spot, accompanied by white high-altitude clouds, as seen by a Voyager spacecraft.
Neptune's Atmosphere: Composition, Climate & Weather

By Nola Taylor Tillman Published

The faraway planet has some of the most extreme and violent weather in the solar system.

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Source of Neptune's Hot Spots Found
What is Neptune's Temperature?

By Nola Taylor Tillman Published

The farthest planet from the sun is an ice giant.

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Different images emphasize the features on Neptune. By tracking features such as the Great Dark Spot and South Polar Feature, astronomers were able to refine measurements of the length of Neptune's day.
What is Neptune Made Of?

By Nola Taylor Tillman Published

The blue planet is big ball of gas and slush.

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Comet Smacked Neptune 200 Years Ago, Data Suggests
Neptune Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Other Blue Planet?

By Space.com Staff Published

How much do you know about the far-flung ice giant?

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Neptune moon Triton in color
Does Neptune's Moon Triton Have a Subsurface Ocean?

By Amanda Doyle Published

Liquid water could slosh beneath the frigid moon's icy shell.

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Montage: Neptune and Triton
Montage: Neptune and Triton Space Wallpaper

By Space.com Staff Published

This computer generated montage shows Neptune as it would appear from a spacecraft approaching Triton, Neptune's largest moon in this space wallpaper.

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Neptune's Anniversary Portraits
How to See Planet Neptune Live Online Tonight

By Space.com Staff Published

You don't need a telescope to see the farthest planet in our solar system tonight.

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Neptune Sky Map August 2012
How to Spot Neptune in Night Sky Friday

By Geoff Gaherty Published

Planet Neptune is set to reach a night sky milestone on Friday, Aug. 24.

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Venus and Neptune Sky Map January 2012
Planets Venus & Neptune to Appear Side-by-Side on Friday

By Geoff Gaherty Published

Venus and Neptune will make a close pass Friday, but there's a tricking to seeing the full show.

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