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Voyager II image of a crescent Neptune
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Voyager II image of a crescent Neptune
Voyager 2 image of a crescent Neptune in August 1989. The picture was recorded as the spacecraft sped away on a southward-tending trajectory after its closest approach to the planet during the night of 24/25 August 1989. Looking back from a distance of 900, 000 km, Voyagers wide-angle camera saw the whole of the planets south polar region illuminated. Near the bright limb, clouds located at 71 & 42 degrees south latitude rotate eastwards onto Neptunes night side
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of Neptune, one of our solar system's most enigmatic planets. Taken by Voyager II in August 1989, this image captures a crescent Neptune as the spacecraft was speeding away on its southward trajectory after its closest approach to the planet. From a distance of 900,000 km, Voyager's wide-angle camera captured an awe-inspiring view of Neptune's southern polar region fully illuminated. The picture reveals intricate cloud formations swirling near the bright limb at latitudes of 71 and 42 degrees south. These clouds gracefully rotate eastwards onto Neptune's mysterious night side. The sheer grandeur and ethereal nature of this celestial body are truly breathtaking. Its vibrant blue hue is reminiscent of Earth's oceans, but there lies an otherworldly quality that sets it apart from any known landscape. This photograph serves as a reminder that our universe holds countless wonders waiting to be explored. As we delve deeper into the realms of science and astronomy, images like these fuel our curiosity about distant worlds and inspire us to unravel their secrets. Thanks to Science Photo Library for preserving this remarkable moment in space exploration history and sharing it with us all.
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