The rings of Neptune
Neptune is one of four planets in our Solar System with planetary rings. So far, scientists have discovered 5 rings which are composed of about 20-70% dust and small rocks.
Observing Neptune's rings presents challenges due to their darkness and irregularities in density and size. Astronomers hypothesise that these rings are relatively young in comparison to the age of the planet itself, and that they were probably formed by the destruction of one of Neptune’s former moons.
* This specimen was captured in an expedition to the Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, London.
Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper.
All prints are sold unframed and available in four sizes.
We ship to UK, Europe and America, and the best bit, our service is end-to-end carbon neutral 🌴
Neptune is one of four planets in our Solar System with planetary rings. So far, scientists have discovered 5 rings which are composed of about 20-70% dust and small rocks.
Observing Neptune's rings presents challenges due to their darkness and irregularities in density and size. Astronomers hypothesise that these rings are relatively young in comparison to the age of the planet itself, and that they were probably formed by the destruction of one of Neptune’s former moons.
* This specimen was captured in an expedition to the Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, London.
Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper.
All prints are sold unframed and available in four sizes.
We ship to UK, Europe and America, and the best bit, our service is end-to-end carbon neutral 🌴
Neptune is one of four planets in our Solar System with planetary rings. So far, scientists have discovered 5 rings which are composed of about 20-70% dust and small rocks.
Observing Neptune's rings presents challenges due to their darkness and irregularities in density and size. Astronomers hypothesise that these rings are relatively young in comparison to the age of the planet itself, and that they were probably formed by the destruction of one of Neptune’s former moons.
* This specimen was captured in an expedition to the Kew Royal Botanical Gardens, London.
Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper.
All prints are sold unframed and available in four sizes.
We ship to UK, Europe and America, and the best bit, our service is end-to-end carbon neutral 🌴