US astronomer discovers new Neptune moon

US astronomer discovers new Neptune moon

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The transcript discusses the discovery of Neptune's 14th known moon, S 2004 N1, located nearly 4.5 billion kilometers from the sun. This moon, the smallest in the Neptunian system with a diameter of only 20 kilometers, was identified through tracking archival data using the Hubble Space Telescope. The discovery highlights the capabilities of modern astronomical tools in identifying celestial bodies.

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What is the distance of Neptune from the sun in kilometers?

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What is the name given to Neptune's 14th known moon?

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Who made the discovery of Neptune's 14th moon?

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What is the diameter of the smallest moon in the Neptunian system?

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Which telescope was used to take images of the smallest moon in the Neptunian system?

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