Oxford scientists have unveiled 'true blue' images that reveal Neptune and Uranus in their TRUE colours, showing both planets as similar shades of greenish-blue. This new understanding is based on a fresh analysis of images taken by NASA’s Voyager 2 probe, which contradicts the previous belief that Neptune was a rich blue and Uranus a pale green. The study by The University of Oxford has provided what is described as the most accurate representation of the planets' colors to date. The findings, which have been characterized as incredible, indicate that the two ice giants look more like each other than was previously thought, with Neptune not being as blue as we thought. These revelations have been made possible by revisiting decades-old data with modern technology, leading to discussions about the reliability of past expert analyses in the field of astronomy.
#Neptune is known for being a rich blue and #Uranus green – but a new study has revealed that the two ice giants are actually far closer in color than typically thought. @UniofOxford #Planets #Astronomy https://t.co/Ot1fAfNyhf
Fresh analysis of images taken by NASA’s Voyager 2 probe has revealed that the planets Neptune and Uranus are actually far more similar in color than previously thought. https://t.co/mjiCOWr6J8
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Neptune is well known for its deep azure colouring and Uranus for its pale green. However, a new study by The University of Oxford has revealed the true colours of these ice giants, and they’re more similar than we thought 🤔 https://t.co/aqvAjtY6l1
“Images from a space mission in the 1980s showed Neptune to be a rich blue and Uranus green. But a study has discovered that the two ice giant planets are both similar shades of greenish blue….” Beware the “experts” who hide behind titles. https://t.co/Wc7FuA8uJL
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