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A new true-color mosaic of Mars, created from 20 years of data by ESA's Mars Express, offers the most accurate visual representation of the planet's surface, revealing nuanced colors and geological features that challenge previous exaggerated red portrayals, and providing valuable scientific insights into Mars' mineral diversity and history.
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.