"Revealed: The True Colors of Neptune and Uranus in Latest Astronomical Images"

A new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society reveals that Neptune's true color is more of a light greenish-blue, similar to Uranus, rather than the deep azure color depicted in images processed by Voyager 2 in 1989. Researchers re-balanced the color in images using data from the Hubble Space Telescope and the Very Large Telescope, providing a more accurate representation of what Neptune would look like to the naked eye. The study also investigated color changes on Uranus, attributing them to variations in methane and icy haze across its poles and equator. This research clarifies long-standing misconceptions about the colors of these ice giant planets and underscores the need for future exploratory missions.