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After the discovery of Neptune, as a planet (Galileo observed Neptune in 1612 and 1613, but thought it to be a star), it was often referred to as "The Planet Exterior to Uranus" and "Le Verrier's Planet" (in reference to Urbain Le Verrier, who predicted Neptune's position within one degree). Johann Gottfried Galle, one of the astronomers who took part in the search for Neptune, proposed that Neptune be named Janus. James Challis, another such astronomer, suggested the name Oceanus. In the end it was Le Verrier who suggested the name Neptune, although there were many complications before the name was finally accepted.
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∙ 8y agoLike the other major planets, it was eventually named after a Roman god, Neptune the god of the sea. His Greek name may be more well-known: Poseidon.
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Which planet is called Poseidon?
It is Neptune. Poseidon is the greek form of the god of the ocean. Neptune is the roman name. The original name is Neptune, since the planet is blue and ocean like.
What is the Hindi name for planet Neptune?
varun
What planet is name after the roman god of the sea?
Neptune
Which is the 8 th planet from the Sun?
Neptune is the eighth and furthest planet from the Sun.
What is the second coldest planet?
if Pluto is not considered a planet, its neptune.
Is planet Neptune named after a Goddess?
No. Planet Neptune is named after a God, not a Goddess. Neptune gets its name from the Roman God of the Deep Sea, Neptune.
What is the meaning of Neptune?
The name Neptune refers to the god of the sea. It also refers to the planet Neptune, the eighth furthest planet from the sun.
Why did they name Neptune after a god?
Neptune has been the name of the planet since Roman times.
What is the name of the eighth planet from the sun and has a blue color?
The name of this planet is Neptune.
Which planet is called Poseidon?
It is Neptune. Poseidon is the greek form of the god of the ocean. Neptune is the roman name. The original name is Neptune, since the planet is blue and ocean like.
What is the satellite name and date of the planet neptune?
list all human explorations from satellite probes to planet neptune with a satellite name and date
What is Poseidon's planet name?
Perhaps you mean Neptune? Neptune was the Roman name for the Greek Poseidon.
Where did planet Neptune gets its name from?
Planet Neptune got its name from the Roman God of the deep sea, Neptune. The name also fits the planet because of its ocean-like appearance and because it's in deep space (deep sea-deep space).
What are nicknames for Neptune and why are they given to the planet?
nicknames for neptune are god of the sea because neptune the god which they used to name the planet means god of the sea. =)
What is the Planet name after the sea god?
Neptune
What is the Hindi name for planet Neptune?
varun
What is the name of the planet of the god of sea?
Neptune
