Voyager’s Historic Journey 4 What Is Neptune 6 How Did Neptune Form 12 Where Is Neptune Found 14 Why Do We Study Neptune 18 Glossary 22 To Learn More 23 Index 24 Table of COntents
It is August 25 1989 NASA scientists gather to see photos taken by the Voyager 2 spacecraft After 12 years of travel it just became the first spacecraft to reach Neptune Voyager 2 studies the giant planet’s north pole Then it flies by some of Neptune’s moons No other spacecraft has made it this far since FUN FACT The Voyager 2 journey was supposed to last five years But the spacecraft has been traveling for over 40 years now 4 voyAger’s HIstorIc Journey Built to Last
