Galatea
Galatea (Natural satellite). See its size, orbit and live position on a 3D map of the Solar System. Galatea, also known as Neptune VI, is the fourth-closest inner moon of Neptune, and fifth-largest moon of Neptune.
Galatea, also known as Neptune VI, is the fourth-closest inner moon of Neptune, and fifth-largest moon of Neptune. It is named after Galatea, one of the fifty Nereids of Greek legend, with whom Cyclops Polyphemus was vainly in love.
- Type: Natural satellite
- Orbiting: Neptune
- Diameter: 158 km
- Orbital period: 10.3 hours