Proteus

Lost in the depths of Neptune 's realm, Proteus is a mysterious and fascinating moon. Discovered in 1989 by the Voyager 2 probe, this dark and irregular moon seems to have sprung straight from a cosmic dream.

Proteus is Neptune's second largest moon, measuring 420 km across, but its shape is not spherical: it is bumpy, dented, almost crumpled by the vacuum . This is because its gravity is too weak to round it completely, a reminder that even in space, perfection is not always round.

Its grey, cratered surface tells a story of ancient collisions, remnants of the chaos of the early Solar System. And despite its unassuming appearance, Proteus plays an important role: it helps stabilize Neptune's system of moons and rings, like a silent guardian watching over its giant world.

NEWS FLASH: In Greek mythology, Proteus is a sea deity (nicknamed the "Old Man of the Sea"). Son of Poseidon (Neptune), he is the guardian of herds of seals and is famous for his ability to shapeshift at will and for his gift of prophecy. However, to obtain predictions from him, he must be restrained and immobilized, as he will escape his captors by assuming various forms. His preferred residence is the island of Pharos, near Egypt.

Proteus embodies the beauty of cosmic imperfection, a small moon that proves even the most irregular shapes can shine in the vastness of space. Its sticker is equally brilliant and awaits you on our website!

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PUN: Prote-yaaaas!

PUN 2: I'm Proteus-cted!