Neptune

Orbital Period

165 years

Distance From Sun

2.793 billion miles

Order From Sun

8th

Neptune

About

Named after the Roman god of the sea, the planet also has an astronomical symbol that is stylised after the god's iconic trident. Across the entire Solar System, it is the farthest known planet from the Sun. 

Trivia

The animated series Futurama features characters from the planet of Neptune known as Neptunians, who are depicted with purple skin and four arms. 

#9 planet

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