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Does Neptune have water?
Structure. Neptune is one of two ice giants in the outer solar system (the other is Uranus). Most (80\% or more) of the planet’s mass is made up of a hot dense fluid of “icy” materials – water, methane, and ammonia – above a small, rocky core.
What is a unique feature about Neptune?
Most of Neptune’s atmosphere is composed of hydrogen and helium with a little bit of methane. This mix of elements gives Neptune its unique blue color. Just like a similar mix also gives Uranus a blue-ish tint. Neptune is one of the windiest worlds in our Solar System.
How long is a year on Neptune?
165 years
Neptune/Orbital period
What is the nickname for Neptune?
the planet exterior to
Naming. Shortly after its discovery, Neptune was referred to simply as “the planet exterior to Uranus” or as “Le Verrier’s planet”.
How many moons does Neptune have?
14 moons
Neptune has at least 14 moons and six known narrow rings. Each of the myriad particles that constitute the rings can be considered a tiny moon in its own orbit.
What are some interesting or unique features of Neptune?
Neptune is a unique planet made up of mostly three different gasses. Neptune is 74\% Hydrogen, 25 \% Helium, and 1\% Methane.Neptune appears blue because of the gasses it is composed of. Neptune is broken down into four layers: the Upper atmosphere, Atmosphere, Mantle, and Core.
What are cool things about Neptune?
Not surprisingly, Neptune’s interior structure is a lot like Uranus’s. Things get interesting inside the mantle, where the mixture of water, ammonia, and methane is surprisingly warm and energetic.
What fun things you can do on Neptune?
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What are some differences between Uranus and Neptune?
Additionally, there are also some captivating differences between the two planets. Uranus has at least twenty seven moons, but Neptune has at least 13 moons which means Uranus has more moons. Uranus has a diameter of 51,118 kilometers, but Neptune’s diameter is only 49,528 kilometers. Uranus has rings that are facing upward, but Neptune’s rings.