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When Neptune was discovered by Johann Galle in 1846 , there were several competing names including Janus, Oceanus and Le Verrier's Planet (for the French astronomer who accurately predicted its position in 1845). The European tradition had become using the Roman names, named for their gods. The name Neptune, for the Roman god of the sea, was finally adopted later in 1846.
The bright blue color was only later verified.
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What is Neptunes siblings?
Hera & Zeus
What does neptunes blue color comes from?
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What is the scientific name for phobias?
That IS the scientific name.
What is propanes scientific name?
Propane's scientific name is propane.
What is the scientific name of a pearlwort?
the scientific name for pearlwort is sagina.
What is the name of 1 of Neptunes moons?
Triton
On Jabberjaw What was the name of the rock band?
The Neptunes
When was The Neptunes created?
The Neptunes was created in 1990.
What is the name of the SpongeBob game where you have to collect Neptunes Crowen?
The Spongebob Movie game
Is Neptunes gravity low or high?
neptunes gravity is high
What god or goddess is neptunes friend?
Hercules is the Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles
Who were Neptunes siblings?
Neptune is Poseidon's Latin name. His siblings are Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Zeus, and Hates.
What is neptunes nick name?
There are a couple of listed nicknames for the planet Neptune. These include the Blue Planet and the Great Gas Giant.
Squid scientific name?
The scientific name for squids is Decapodiformes.
What is the scientific name for chrysanthemums?
The scientific name for chrysanthemums is Chrysanthemum spp.
What are Neptunes gases?
hydrogen and helium
What is Neptunes history?
It was discovered in 1846.
