New moon around Neptune

[Pinwheel]

Designated S/2004 N 1

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/astronomer-finds-new-moon-orbiting-neptune-20130716-2q0sw.html

[Robh]

Having seen Triton, Neptune's largest moon, at 2700km diameter and visual magnitude +13.7, one can appreciate the find of such a small moon only 20km across.

Nice work by the researchers.

Regards, Rob

[Dennis]

Hmm, a lot fainter than Nereid (Neptune's third-largest moon) which I managed to image a couple of years ago. I think I’ll give this one a miss.:)

Thanks for the heads up Doug, it’s always interesting to read about these new discoveries and how they came to light.:thumbsup:

Cheers

Dennis

[04Stefan07]

Thanks for sharing the article!

[Raybot (Ray)]

Hi Rob,
Can I ask what equipment you used to sight Triton ? I have assumed you meant visually,

Thanks