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  • Elements Named After Celestial Objects: A Cosmic Connection
    Here are 5 elements named after celestial objects:

    1. Uranium: Named after the planet Uranus, discovered in 1781.

    2. Neptune: Named after the planet Neptune, discovered in 1846.

    3. Helium: Named after the Greek word "helios", meaning sun, as it was first discovered in the sun's spectrum.

    4. Promethium: Named after Prometheus, a Titan in Greek mythology who stole fire from the gods, referencing the element's use in nuclear technology.

    5. Cerium: Named after the dwarf planet Ceres, discovered in 1801.

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about any of these elements!

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