image of Neptune taken on August 20, 1989 as the spacecraft approached the planet for a flyby on August 25. The Great Dark Spot, flanked by cirrus clouds, is at center. A smaller dark storm, Dark Spot Jr., is rotating into view at bottom left. Additionally, a patch of white cirrus clouds to its north, named "Scooter" for its rapid motion relative to other features, is visible.
Image: Justin Cowart, ccbysa2.0
The Discovery of the planet Neptune
The Discovery of the planet Neptune. Astrological and astrogeographical data and analyses on the discovery of the 12th systemical planet. Related articles: Poseidons birth place near Kiveri, On the competition…
