Say hello to Hippocamp, Neptune's newest moon

Neptune's collection of moons has officially grown to 14. Originally discovered in 2013 and designated S/2004 N 1, this tiny world is described more accurately in a new paper, which also gives it an origin story and, finally, a catchier name. Say hello to Hippocamp.

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Category: Space

Tags:

• Astronomy
• Hubble
• Moon
• NASA
• Neptune
• SETI

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