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Nov 1989

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989sciam.261...82k&link_type=abstract

Scientific American (ISSN 0036-8733), vol. 261, Nov. 1989, p. 82-91.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Astronomical Photography, Interplanetary Flight, Neptune (Planet), Triton, Voyager Project, Nereid, Planetary Evolution, Planetary Magnetic Fields, Planetary Meteorology, Planetary Rings, Satellite Surfaces, Volcanoes, Voyager 2 Spacecraft, Neptune, Photographs, Voyager 2 Mission, Spacecraft Observations, Rings, Diagrams, Satellites, Triton, Atmosphere, Physical Properties, Clouds, Meteorology, Circulation, Magnetic Fields, Auroras, Ring Arcs, Streaks, Composition, Particles, Surface, Features, Temperature,

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The photography of Neptune obtained during the Voyager 2 mission is discussed. The overall Voyager 2 mission configuration is reviewed and illustrated. Observations of Neptune's atmosphere, magnetic field, plasma waves, rings, ring arcs, and meteorology are examined. The discovery of six previously unknown Neptune satellites and auroras in Neptune's atmosphere is reported. Also, results are presented from observations of the Neptune moons, Triton and Nereid. Numerous photographs from the mission are included.

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