Neptune - methane band

Neptune - methane band

The methane band is clearly visible in this image of our Solar System's most distant world.

Credit:

NASA, ESA, E. Karkoschka (University of Arizona), and H.B. Hammel (Space Science Institute, Boulder, Colorado)

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About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo0522d
Type:Observation
Release date:1 September 2005, 15:00
Size:300 x 300 px

About the Object

Name:Neptune
Type:Solar System : Planet : Type : Gas Giant
Category:Solar System

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