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Neptune was predicted by mathematical calculations and first observed on Sept 23, 1846 by Johann Galle, Urbain Le Verrier and John Couch Adams.

This was the first time Neptune was observed, as it is not visible with the naked eye.

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Neptune was discovered in 1846 by German astronomer Johann Galle. The discovery was based on mathematical predictions made by French mathematician Urbain Le Verrier.

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Neptune was first observed in 1846 (Sept 23rd) by Johann Galle, Urbain Le Verrier and John Couch Adams.

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mostly Johann Galle did with help from others!

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First observed on Sept 23, 1846 by Johann Galle, Urbain Le Verrier and John Couch Adams.

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