Two Images Of Neptune Moon 1989n2
by Nasa/science Photo Library
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Two Images Of Neptune Moon 1989n2
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Nasa/science Photo Library
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Two visible light images of 1989N2, a moon of Neptune. The images were made by the Voyager 2 spacecraft with a resolution of 4.2km per pixel. 1989N2 is an irregularly shaped moon, with dimensions of 210km x 190km. The surface appears to be heavilly cratered, some features being 30km to 50km in diameter. The surface reflectance is extremely low at 5%, making 1989N2 one of the darkest objects in the Solar System. The name 1989N2 is temporary, a permanent name will soon be assigned by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The orbit of 1989N2 has a radius of 73,600km.
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September 15th, 2018
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