Dark Spot on Neptune
The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a new great dark spot, located in the northern hemisphere of the planet Neptune. Because the planet's northern hemisphere is now tilted away from Earth, the new feature appears near the limb of the planet.
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About the Image
NASA press release
NASA caption
NASA caption
| Id: | opo9521b |
| Type: | Collage |
| Release date: | 19 April 1995, 20:00 |
| Size: | 800 x 450 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Neptune |
| Type: | • Solar System : Planet • Solar System Images/Videos |
Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
| Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 |
