New image of Neptune from the Webb space telescope

It's maybe the most beautiful celestial image I've seen yet. Fills me with awe and wonder.

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JimboSaturn · 51-55, M

Yes that is so cool. I guess those are moons around it? James Webb is fkg awesome.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@JimboSaturn This pic accompanied the Neptune pic

JimboSaturn · 51-55, M

@Gusman oh wow look how far away Triton is.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@JimboSaturn Perspective. Triton is only 220,000 miles away.
Same distance Earth and Moon

JimboSaturn · 51-55, M

@Gusman Oh I should know this being into astronomy lol. That would mean the other moons are close.

Gusman · 61-69, M

@JimboSaturn Closest is Naiad - 30,000 miles.
Naiad is only 20 miles across
Triton is 840 miles across