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What did the ancient astronomers name the planets after?
They named all the planets after gods. For example, they named Mars after the god of war.
Did astronomers find a new planet?
Astronomers are constantly finding new planets orbiting stars other than our sun. In 2005 astronomers discovered a new object, later named Eris, which almost become the tenth planet. The discussion of this object resulted in a new definition of a planet which excluded Eris.
Who discovered the hale-bopp?
The hale-bopp comet is so named for the two astronomers who spotted and confirmed it first. Hale and Bopp.
Who Mercury name after?
The planet is named after the Roman god Mercury. He was very speedy and which is why he was a messenger for the gods. When the ancient astronomers found a planet which travelled rapidly across the skies, they named it after this speedy god.
Example of treatise?
A treatise is a formal, written article or book. It explains the facts, evidence and conclusions on a specific subject.
Who did astronomers named the eight planet neptune?
The god of oceans and seas.
How many Constellations do astronomers recognized?
There are 88 named constellations.
What did the ancient astronomers name the planets after?
They named all the planets after gods. For example, they named Mars after the god of war.
What does Jupiter name come from?
Astronomers believed that it was named after the Roman god Jupiter.
What is St. Dominica the patron saint of?
There are a number of saints named Dominic but I can find none named Dominica.
Use treatise in a sentence?
The philosopher wrote a comprehensive treatise on the nature of reality and existence.
Can people who aren't astronomers name a galaxy?
Yes. A small number of galaxies have been named after individual people. Usually, the named individual was the person who discovered the object, or brought attention to it, or who first studied it scientifically. Normally they would be astronomers, or at least hobbyists.
What did the red planets color remind ancient astronomers of?
Ancient Roman astronomers named the red planet "Mars," after their god of war because its color reminded them of the blood of a wounded soldier.
How did hale bopp get its name?
The comet was named after the two astronomers who discovered it - Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp.
Why was your galaxy named after milk?
The galaxy was named after milk because when early astronomers looked at the sky they noticed a band of stars that somewhat looked like milk!
When was Treatise on the Gods created?
Treatise on the Gods was created in 1930.
When was A Treatise on the Family created?
A Treatise on the Family was created in 1981.
