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sep 7, 1612 - How did Neptune get its Name?

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Named for its Blue color, and for its Dark Blue Spot and natural Storms, it got its name after (Roman) God of sea "Neptune" but not (Greek) God "Poseidon."

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sep 7, 1612
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~ 414 years ago

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