COSMIC TIDBITS NEPTUNE FACTS

Journey to the outer reaches of our solar system with the 4-page ‘COSMIC TIDBITS Neptune FACTS’ fact sheet. This comprehensive guide takes you on a tour of Neptune, the farthest planet from the Sun.  Learn about its deep blue color, caused by the absorption of red light by methane in the atmosphere and its dynamic weather, including the fastest winds in the solar system. Discover Neptune’s intriguing ring system and its diverse moons, particularly Triton, which orbits in the opposite direction to Neptune’s rotation. This fact sheet also mentions the Voyager 2 mission, the only spacecraft to have visited Neptune. Designed for learners from middle school to adults, this fact sheet is an essential resource for those captivated by the distant, icy world of Neptune.