Planet Neptune

Welcome to Planet Neptune
A website about the planet Neptune

Named after the Roman god of the sea, Neptune is a gas giant which is visable to telescopic viewing. The existence of Neptune was mathmatically predicted by Urban Le Verrier in 1846 and was discovered on September 23, 1846 by James Challis with 1° of the position predicted by Le Verrier.

Today in Astronomy History
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March 9, 1497
Nicolaus Copernicus first recorded astronomical observation, a lunar occultation of the star Aldebaran.

March 9, 1959
First known radar contact is made with Venus

March 9, 1997
Due to an Eclipse, observers in China, Mongolia and Siberia can view the Comet Hale-Bopp during the day.

March 9, 2006
Liquid water found on Saturn's sixth largest moon, Enceladus.

...also in Astronomy Today
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March 9, 2010
Pluto rises within 8° of waning, crescent Moon