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No. The existence of Neptune was predicted based on the slight disturbance of its gravity on the orbit of Uranus. Astronomers then searched for this then-unknown planet.

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What year was the planet Neptune discovered?

The planet Neptune was discovered in 1846.


Does Neptune have moons if so how many and when were they discovered?

Neptune has 13 moons and was discovered in 1880 you idiot


How and when was Neptune discoved?

Neptune was discovered on September 23, 1846. They discovered it while they were studying Uranus.


How was neptune's great spot discovered?

The 'great dark spot' on Neptune - was discovered by the Voyager II spacecraft in 1989.


When were the rings on Neptune discovered?

they were discovered 17 days after the planet itself was discovered.

Related questions

Who discovered Neptune as a star?

Neptune was never discovered as a star.


Which was discovered first neptune or pluto?

Neptune was discovered before Pluto.


What planet was discovered in the 1840s?

Neptune was discovered in 1846 through observations of Uranus. Uranus' orbit was seen to appear to alter slightly through the gravitational effect of another planet, which turned out to be Neptune.


What year was the planet Neptune discovered?

The planet Neptune was discovered in 1846.


Who discovered Neptune's rings?

neptune's rings were discovered by Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1989


Does Neptune have moons if so how many and when were they discovered?

Neptune has 13 moons and was discovered in 1880 you idiot


How and when was Neptune discoved?

Neptune was discovered on September 23, 1846. They discovered it while they were studying Uranus.


When and whom was Neptune discovered?

it was discovered by ace


When were Neptune's moons found and by who?

they were discovered in 1846. No, that's when Neptune was discovered. All right "Triton", the biggest moon, was discovered in 1846.


Who discovered all four rings in Neptune?

neptune's rings were discovered by Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1989Rate This Answer


How many satelllites does Neptune have?

Neptune has 13 discovered satellites.


WHAT instrument used in discovering Neptune?

Neptune was discovered by telescope.