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- Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:04 am
- Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Topic: Crescent Neptune and Triton (2009 Dec 13)
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Re: Crescent Neptune and Triton (2009 Dec 13)
Regarding Neptune being a "hot body," what intrigues me about the photo is the plume on the crescent edge. It is barely visible at about the "9:30" position. Has this been identified? The plume has a loop appearance, much like solar flares on the sun. However, should any heat gen...