THE PLANETS

OVERVIEW

STRUCTURE

SURFACE

Neptune

Neptune's atmosphere is 80% hydrogen and 19% helium. A trace amount of methane is also present. Prominent absorption bands of methane exist at wavelengths above 600 nm, in the red and infrared portion of the spectrum.

ROTATION TIME

16.08 Hours

REVOLUTION TIME

164.79 Years

RADIUS

24,622 KM

AVERAGE TEMP.

-201°c