What is Galatea?
Q: What is Galatea?
A: Galatea is the fourth closest moon to Neptune.
Q: How did Galatea get its name?
A: Galatea is named after one of the Nereids of Greek legend.
Q: When was Galatea discovered?
A: Galatea was found in late July 1989 from images taken by the Voyager 2 probe.
Q: What was Galatea's original designation?
A: Galatea's original designation was S/1989 N 4.
Q: Was Galatea's discovery publicly announced?
A: Yes, Galatea's discovery was announced (IAUC 4824) on August 2, 1989.
Q: Does Galatea show any sign of geological changes?
A: No, Galatea is not a sphere and shows no sign of any geological changes.
Q: Is there an asteroid called Galatea?
A: Yes, there is an asteroid called 74 Galatea.
