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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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Neptune was named after the Roman God of Sea.

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Neptune is Poseidon's Roman name, so that IS his Roman name.

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The planet Neptune was named after the Roman god of the sea. Neptune is the Roman equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon.

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hey and neptune means roman god of water

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