New Moon Discovered Orbiting Around Neptune: Study

New Moon Discovered Orbiting Around Neptune: Study
The eight planet, Neptune, a gas giant. The photo was shot in 1989. NASA/Voyager Spacecraft
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A tiny moon was recently discovered around Neptune, said a study published Feb. 20 in the journal Nature.

Hippocamp, the smallest moon of Neptune, is named for a sea monster in Greek mythology. The hippocamp, sometimes known as the hippocampus, is said to have a horse body and a fish tail, depicted in Greek and Roman artwork.

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