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First, it is the last non-controversial planet in the solar system, yet discovered (Pluto is still under debate in some circles). Once Uranus had been discovered, perturbations in its orbit were seen. Calculations were made, and it was predicted that there should be a planet within a certain patch of sky. Within hours, Neptune was discovered in 1846. The next feature that is unique to Neptune is the Great Dark Spot. It is a depression in the atmosphere surrounded by high cirrus clouds. Neptune's Great Dark Spot does not appear to be stable, though. A few years after the Voyagers found it, it had disappeared (Hubble Space Telescope pictures at the right). Then, in 1995, it reappeared in Neptune's northern hemisphere. When the Great Dark Spot was first discovered, it was thought to be moving very slowly. However, when Neptune's rotation rate was finally determined, it showed that the Great Dark Spot wasn't moving slowly with the planet, but was actually moving in a direction opposite the planet's spin at almost supersonic speeds. These are ten times hurricane speeds on Earth. From: http://burro.astr.cwru.edu/stu/advanced/neptune.html
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Name The God Of The Seas?
Neptune was the god of water and the sea. His Greek equivalent was Poseidon.
What are some rumors about Neptune?
The story of Neptune is itself a part of mythology.
Witch person named Neptune?
In Roman mythology Neptune (Greek: Poseidon) was the god of the Sea.
What is the planet Neptune's connection to mythology?
Neptune Was a Mythical King, And now, one of our planets is named after him.
What is the meaning of Neptune's name?
Neptune (planet) is the eighth and outermost planet from the Sun in our Solar System. It is a giant planet and has a ring made up of particles of ice. It is the most remote of the giant gas planets. Its symbol is a stylish representation of the trident, which was the symbol associated with Neptune. Neptune (mythology) is the god of the sea, earthquakes and horses in Roman mythology after whom the planet is named; analogous to the god Poseidon in Greek mythology.
What is the counterpart of Neptune in Greek mythology?
In Greek mythology it is Poseidon and in roman mythology it is Neptune
Is the movie The Little Mermaid related to mythology?
No, it has nothing to do with mythology, some people think that it is mythology because king neptune is in it.
What is the roman god of sea called?
In Greek mythology it is Poseidon. But in Roman mythology, it is Neptune.
What are some unique characteristics of Neptune?
its big and awsome and blue
Name The God Of The Seas?
Neptune was the god of water and the sea. His Greek equivalent was Poseidon.
Who is King Neptune to Thor?
King Neptune is part of Roman Mythology, Thor is part of Norse Mythology. The two do not have any connection.
Who is a god of water?
He is called Poseidon in Greek mythology, and Neptune in Roman mythology.
What is Neptune the greek gods skill?
Neptune is the Roman form of Poseidon (Greek). In Greek mythology, Poseidon was god of the sea, whereas in Roman mythology he (Neptune) was closely associated with rivers also.
What are some rumors about Neptune?
The story of Neptune is itself a part of mythology.
Was Poseidon a Roman?
Poseidon in Greek mythology is the god of the Sea, but in Roman mythology, he is Neptune.
How do people worship Neptune?
Neptune was the god of the sea in Roman mythology (derived from the god Poseidon of Greek mythology) and to my knowledge, he is not worshipped anymore. In earlier times, sailors used to pray to Neptune for safe voyages.
What is Neptune's mythological?
Neptune was a Roman God, Lord of the Seas. He is known as Poseidon in Greek mythology.
