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The planets of the solar system are named after the Roman and Greek gods.

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Q: How did the 8 planets get there names?
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How many planets names are they?

8


How the 8 planets got their names?

The planets names are derived from Roman and Greek mythology,except for thr Earth which is Germanic and old English in orgin.


Who named these 8 planets?

The 8 planets of the solar system have been observed since ancient times and were named long ago, by people whose names are not recorded by history.


Why do planets have names?

To refer which of the planets is which its like why do you have a name


What are the names of the dwaf planets?

there are 3 dwarf planets and their names are Ceres Pluto Eris ( they were in order)


How many planets in your solar systems?

8. Funny how you phrase it "your solar system"


Should the names of the planets start with a capital letter?

Yes - all planets names begin with a capital letter.


What are the names of all 8 planets excluding Pluto?

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.


What are the names of the 2 new planets?

They are categorized as "dwarf planets" now, leaving only 8 regular planets in our solar system. The names of all the dwarf planets are:CeresPlutoHaumeaMakemakeEris


What do the 8 planets orbit in?

The 8 planets orbit around the Sun, in ellipses.


How many planets are ther?

There are 8 planets.


Do the planets that are not in your solar system have names?

no they do not