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Galatea is a small moon that orbits Neptune, discovered in 1989 by the Voyager 2 spacecraft. It is notable for its close proximity to Neptune's ring system, which makes it scientifically important for understanding how planetary rings form and are maintained.
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Galatea /ɡæləˈtiːə/, 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.
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