Aug 15, 2012

The Neptune - Planet of solar system

In my previous post I written about the Mars, now I'm getting ready to write about the Neptune which is a planet of solar system. In my post you will get more info about the Neptune including diameter, moon, distance from sun etc.

Diameter
49,000 Kilometer
Moons
8
Avg. Distance to Sun
4,497 million KM
Time to Orbit the Sun
165 Years
Mean Distance from the sun(million km)
4,496.6
Equatorial Diameter(km)
49,500
Period of revolution round the Sun or Sideral rotation
165 Years
Period of rotation on own Axis or Axis Rotation
18 hr and 26 min.
No. of Satellites
8
Mass: Time of Earth
17.2
Mean Temp, of Surface
-2280C
Facts
  • It is denser & little smaller then Uranus.
  • Its Atmosphere appear blue, with quickly changing while clouds often suspended high above an apparent surface.
  • Atmosphere constituents are mostly hydrocarbon compounds.

Qns: Galileo had observed Neptune. What did he think of it?
Ans: Star

Qns: Which is the outermost ring of Neptune?
Ans: Adams

Qns: Who is Neptune in mythology?
Ans: God of the sea

Qns: How many satellites of Neptune were discovered in 2002?
Ans: four

Qns: What is the Neptune’s rotation period?
Ans: 16 hrs 7 mins.

Qns: Which spacecraft discovered six satellites of Neptune in 1989?
Ans: Voyager 2

Qns: Neptune is the planet in the solar system -
Ans: 8th

Qns: What is responsible for giving Neptune its blue color?
Ans: Methane gas

Qns: One period of rotation takes Neptune how long?
Ans: 16.11 hours

Qns: As of 2007, Neptune is known to have hoe many moons?
Ans: 8

Qns: Neptune has been famous for its -
Ans: Great Dark Spot

Qns: what color is of Neptune?
Ans: Blue

Qns: In what century was Neptune discovered ?
Ans: 9th

Qns: Neptune has a tilt of how many degrees?
Ans: 28.31

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