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Photos of Neptune, The Mysterious Blue Planet
By Space.com Staff published
See amazing photos of the planet Neptune, eighth planet from the sun.

Neptune's 'Lost' Moon Spotted for 1st Time In 20 Years (Photos)
By Miriam Kramer published
A tiny, mysterious moon orbiting Neptune has been spotted for the first time in more than 20 years.

Moons of Neptune: Giant Blue Planet's 14 Satellites Unmasked (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published

Tiny New Moon Discovered Around Neptune
By Miriam Kramer published
A never-before-seen moon has been spotted in orbit around Neptune. A scientist using NASA and the European Space Agency's Hubble Space Telescope found the tiny moon — called S/2004 N 1 — on July 1.

Mini Neptunes | Space Wallpaper
By Space.com Staff published
In the star cluster NGC 6811, astronomers have found two planets smaller than Neptune orbiting Sun-like stars, as seen in this space wallpaper.

How the Mighty Winds of Uranus and Neptune Blow
By Charles Q. Choi published
The winds on Uranus and Neptune blow in tight bands and aren't arent' very deep, scientists say.

How Big is Neptune?
By Nola Taylor Tillman published
The blue giant is the fourth largest planet in the solar system.

How Far Away is Neptune?
By Nola Taylor Tillman published
The blue giant is the farthest planet from the sun.
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