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Where, they had a theory that some kind of planet was in the location of the mathematical calculation. Once they received the findings from Leverrier, they were able to discover Neptune. As a result, both Adams and Leverrier would be recognized for discovering the planet. (Smith)
Discuss the moons of Neptune
Neptune has a total a thirteen discovered moons. However, in the last ten years a total five moons were discovered. The largest is Triton. This runs in a counter clockwise orbit of the planet and is full of geological activities (including: volcanoes as well as geysers). A few of the other moons that orbit Neptune include: Nereid, Despina, Galatea, Larissa, Naiad, Proteus and Thalassa. (Russell)
Describe and discuss the rings of Neptune
Neptune has three dark rings that are difficult to see from a traditional telescope. They consist of mainly fine particles of dust. The outer ring is brighter than other two, as there is uneven dust dispersion between the three. (Smith)
Explain what the moons of the outer planets tell us about their past
The different moons are highlighting how the gravitational pull of the outer planets is so extreme that they can pull comets and meteors into their orbits. This is important, because it highlights how these planets were constantly being hit by various types of space debris. The fact that they...
These factors are important, because the majority of the discoveries surrounding the planet and its moons would take place over the last 100 years. This is because, technology evolved to the point that various space craft (Voyageur 1 and Voyageur 2) would identify a number of significant features include: moons, rings and other important elements of the planet itself. As a result, the knowledge and understanding of the planet would be limited until this would take place. In many ways, one could argue that these different factors are what make Neptune such an enigma.
Bibliography
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The Planet Pluto. Think Quest, 1999. Web. 27 Nov. 2010.
Hamilton, Calvin. "Neptune." Solar Views. 2009. Web. 27 Nov. 2010.
Russell, Randy. "Neptune's Moons and Rings." Windows to the Universe, 2009. Web. 27 Nov. 2010.
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Tyson, Peter. "How to Get an Atmosphere." PBS, 2006. Web. 27 Nov. 2010.
MLA Format. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Bibliography
Neptune's Color. Department of Energy, 2010. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/ast99/ast99089.htm>
The Planet Pluto. Think Quest, 1999. Web. 27 Nov. 2010.
Hamilton, Calvin. "Neptune." Solar Views. 2009. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.solarviews.com/eng/neptune.htm>
Russell, Randy. "Neptune's Moons and Rings." Windows to the Universe, 2009. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.windows2universe.org/neptune/moons_and_rings.html>
Smith, Bradford. "Neptune." NASA. 2009. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/neptune_worldbook.html>
Tyson, Peter. "How to Get an Atmosphere." PBS, 2006. Web. 27 Nov. 2010. <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/titan/atmosphere.html>
MLA Format. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
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