Neptune inside and out

Neptune is a lot like Uranus, but brighter blue, warmer and with more active weather

Like Uranus, Neptune is a gas giant but not solely comprising gases. Its core contains silicate rock, iron and nickel and is a little larger than planet Earth. Neptune’s core is also under great pressure (twice as much pressure as the Earth’s core) and about 5,100 degrees Celsius (9,200 degrees Fahrenheit). The mantle surrounding the core is icy, but that’s a relative term when it comes to planet temperatures because it’s actually a hot, dense liquid. Made of methane, ammonia, and water, the mantle is electrically conductive and its temperature ranges between 1,700 degrees Celsius (3,100 degrees Fahrenheit) and 4,700 degrees Celsius (8,500 degrees Fahrenheit). The mantle may also consist of additional layers, including a layer of ionised water (with electrically charged hydrogen and oxygen) and a deeper layer of…

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