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Twisted Rings Target Name:   Neptune Spacecraft:   Voyager 2 Produced by:   NASA/JPL Copyright:  NASA Copyright Free Policy Related Document Neptune Download Options Name Type Width x Height Size twisted.gif GIF 580 x 585 250K This portion of one of Neptune's rings appears to be twisted. Scientists believe it looks this way because the original material in the rings was in clumps that formed streaks as the material orbited Neptune. The motion of the spacecraft added to the twisted appearance by causing a slight smearing in the image.

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