answersLogoWhite

0

Astronomers knew that Neptune existed before they could see it because they observed that the other planets orbited the sun in a way that could only be explained if they were being influenced by the gravity of another object of such mass. So the astronomers contemplated that there must be another planet somewhere that was changing the orbits of other planets. That planet is today called Neptune.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Astronomy

What type of scientist study stars and planets?

astronomers!!!!! There are many different fields withing research into space all with specific names and job roles. Some include: Cosmologists Astronomers Plantologists "Space Scientist" Various engineering roles connected with space missions just to name a few :/


A Planet with blue color?

A planet with a blue color could indicate the presence of water on its surface. Water reflects blue light, which can give the planet a bluish appearance when viewed from a distance. This may suggest the potential for liquid water and the possibility of supporting life.


What clothes would you wear on Neptune?

If you look at the common weather of Neptune you will find that it is 150 Centigrade, with winds ranging about 900 miles per hour near the equator. The human body could not handle this temperature nor the wind. So, basically it would not be possible for a human to be on Neptune and live no matter what you wore.


What are some interesting facts about Neptune, and how can we learn more about this planet through Neptune questions?

Some interesting facts about Neptune include that it is the eighth and farthest planet from the sun in our solar system, it is known for its striking blue color due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere, and it has the strongest winds in the solar system. To learn more about Neptune, one can ask questions such as: What is the composition of Neptune's atmosphere? How does Neptune's magnetic field compare to Earth's? What are some of the unique features of Neptune's moons? How do scientists study Neptune's weather patterns and storms? What is the history of Neptune's discovery and exploration by spacecraft?


When the sun becomes a red giant star with a luminosity of 1000 solar units how might the physical conditions of Neptune change?

As the Sun becomes a red giant, it will expand and increase in luminosity, which may lead to higher temperatures on Neptune. The increased solar radiation could potentially cause the outer layers of Neptune's atmosphere to strip away. However, Neptune's distance from the Sun may provide some protection from the most severe effects.

Related Questions

Do scientists think living could have existed on neptune?

no


Can you go to Neptune's core?

No. You can't even go to Neptune. It's too far away. If you could get to Neptune, you would be crushed by Neptune's internal pressure long before you reached the core.


Which creature existed even before dinosaurs?

Before dinosaurs existed, all of life could be found in the sea. There was absolutely no hint of life on land. There were giant sea scorpions, orthocones, etc.


How could you move around Neptune?

you can can get around on neptune by walking


What was made fist molecules or atoms?

Atoms existed before molecules do. Without atoms, molecules could not happen.


Why is Neptune called the mathematics planet?

because it has gas on ithelium and nitrgen


What other planets would you pass to get to Pluto?

From Earth:MarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptune (However, because of the orbit of Pluto, you could encounter Pluto before Neptune)


Has anyone been frozen on Neptune?

None has been to Neptune, so no one could possibly have been frozen on Neptune.


Did ancient astronomers base their conclusions on what they could observe or what they could prove?

Both are wrong astronomers made stuff up because they couldn't see anything and they could not prove anything.


What can Neptune do?

Neptune was god of sea and could control the sea this may not be the answer to your question but it is the answer i know


Why did the microscope have to be invented before cells could be discovered?

Because if the microscope wasn't invented we would have no clue that cells existed.


How old would you be in Neptune if im 13?

You'd be about 2,145 years on Neptune (if you could survive there)