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The Romans named the five planets closest to the sun after their most important gods. These were the only planets that were bright enough for them to see. Later, when telscopes were used, other planets were discovered. Astronomers decided to continue naming the Planets after Roman Gods. Neptune, a blueish planet, was named after the Roman god of the Sea.

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