Neptune is the smallest of the four gas giants in our Solar System.
Much like Saturn and Uranus, Neptune's atmosphere contains hydrogen,
helium and methane.
Neptune is a very windy place. No other planet in the Solar System has
winds that are as strong as Neptune's. The winds near the Great Dark
Spot were believed to have reached nearly 1,200 miles per hour .
Neptune has six rings which circle the planet. These rings are believed
to be fairly new. The rings are more irregular than the rings of other
planets.
Neptune has 13 moons that we know of. Because
Neptune is so far away, it is difficult to see any of these worlds.
There are probably many more moons orbiting this blue planet which we
have not yet discovered. Perhaps you will be the astronomer who
discovers some of these worlds.
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