neptune (planet)

Details the activities of the American Voyager 2 space probe as it made its 1989 flyby of Neptune and its moons. Discusses the eighth planet's orbit, atmosphere, rings, and geology.

Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Neptune.

Discusses what is known of the occupants of the "deep freeze regions" of the solar system, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, based on current NASA data.

An account of astronomers' observations over the years leading to the discovery of Neptune's existence.

A brief introduction to Neptune, the eighth planet in the solar system, describing its orbit, unique characteristics, moons, and related topics.

Presents a study of Neptune; and examines its moons and rings, early observations and astronomers, where it is located in the solar system, comparisons to other planets in the solar system, and space missions to Neptune.

Provides information about the relationship between the Sun and Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and their vast region of asteroids and comets. Explores theories about the formation and evolution of these planets and discusses how they interact with the inner and outer solar system. Includes color illustrations and photos, tables, graphs, a glossary, and an index.

An introduction to the two planets farthest from the Sun, Uranus and Neptune, including what they are made of, their distinctive rings and moons, how scientists discovered the planets, and a description of Pluto and other dwarf planets.

Describes the characteristics and movements of the planet Neptune and how we found out about it.

Provides information about Neptune, discussing its location in the solar system, its movements, size and structure, atmosphere, rings and moons, and other features of the planet.