Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Rings of Neptune
This is a list of the named rings and ring arcs of Neptune.
| Name | Distance from Neptune's centre (km) | Width (km) | Named after |
| 1989 N3R ('Galle') | 41,900 | 15 | Johann Galle |
| 1989 N2R ('Leverrier') | 53,200 | 15 | Urbain Le Verrier |
| Lassell Ring | 55,400 | - | William Lassell |
| Arago Ring | 57,600 | - | François Arago |
| 1989 N1R ('Adams') | 62,930 | less than 50 | John Couch Adams |
| Liberte Ring Arc ("Leading" arc) | 62,900 | - | Liberty (motto of France) |
| Egalite Ring Arc ("Equidistant" arc) | 62,900 | - | Equality (motto of France) |
| Fraternite Ring Arc ("Following" arc) | 62,900 | - | Fraternity (motto of France) |
| Courage Ring Arc | 62,900 | - | Courage |
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