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

See also: Rings of Neptune, Brotherhood, Courage, Egalitarianism, France, François Arago, Johann Gottfried Galle, John Couch Adams, Liberty, Neptune (planet)