NeptuneNeptune

By: Brooke and JenniferBy: Brooke and Jennifer

Neptune gets its name from the ancient Neptune gets its name from the ancient Roman god of the sea.Roman god of the sea.

It is 2.8 billion miles from the sun, and 4.5 It is 2.8 billion miles from the sun, and 4.5 kilometers in diameter.kilometers in diameter.

One day on plat Neptune is 16 hours 37 One day on plat Neptune is 16 hours 37 minutes.minutes.

One year on planet Neptune is 165 years.One year on planet Neptune is 165 years.

Neptune has 13 moons (Triton) moons.Neptune has 13 moons (Triton) moons. The planet is made up of ice, gas and thick The planet is made up of ice, gas and thick

soapy gas and mixture.soapy gas and mixture.

The average surface temperature of planet The average surface temperature of planet Neptune is 173Neptune is 173°C.°C.

Interesting factsInteresting facts

Methane gas makes the planet look blue.Methane gas makes the planet look blue. Wind speeds on Neptune are faster than Wind speeds on Neptune are faster than

any other planet.any other planet. A German astronomer discovered Neptune A German astronomer discovered Neptune

with a tiny telescope.with a tiny telescope.

SourcesSources

Enchantedlearning.comEnchantedlearning.com NCWiseOwl.orgNCWiseOwl.org Cosmos4kids.comCosmos4kids.com Planet booksPlanet books