It's been one year since Neptune was discovered

[Canadave]

One Neptunian year, that is.

The great icy world was first pinpointed 164.79 years ago – on 23 September 1846. And as Neptune takes 164.79 Earthly years to circle the sun, it is only now completing its first full orbit since its detection by humans. Hence those anniversary celebrations.

More on its discovery in the Guardian

 

[Admiral Shran]

Awesome! When's the party?

 

[Miss Chicken]

I feel sorry for all the Neptunians who don't live long enough to enjoy their first birthday.

 

[Canadave]

Awesome! When's the party?

Tomorrow night! I'm still looking for a ride to Triton, though.

 

[Admiral Shran]

^ Good, for a moment there I was afraid the official party wasn't until sometime next year.

 

[Deranged Nasat]

Ah, but remember that a day on Neptune is only about 16 hours. So "Tomorrow night" might come around quicker than we expect.

 

[RJDiogenes]

Neptune. Still just a n00b.

 

[smiki]

I've got tickets for the Tritonian Express! Anyone wants them? I'll give them with a discount... (I can't go, I've just discovered the Tritonian climate doesn't suit me well, alas, I don't favor the cold).

 

[PKTrekGirl]

Happy birthday, Neptune!

 

[Finn]

I've got tickets for the Tritonian Express! Anyone wants them? I'll give them with a discount... (I can't go, I've just discovered the Tritonian climate doesn't suit me well, alas, I don't favor the cold).

You never read about it in these travel magazines, but the resort on Phoebe is great. They got heating.

Triton is overrated.

 

[Candlelight]

I feel sorry for all the Neptunians who don't live long enough to enjoy their first birthday.

You're assuming their life span is the same as a human. They could live for thousands of years.

 

[DarthTom]

Awesome! When's the party?

12.21.2012

 

[MHT1138]

Awesome! Happy Birthday Neptune!