Neptune as Seen with colour Filters

Neptune, the furthest planet in our Solar System, absorbs the red light from the sun and reflects a cold, blue image in return.

Credit:

NASA/ESA and Erich Karkoschka, University of Arizona

About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo0405b
Type:Observation
Release date:22 January 2004, 15:00
Size:300 x 300 px

About the Object

Name:Neptune
Type:Solar System : Planet
Category:Solar System

Image Formats

r.titleLarge JPEG
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r.titleScreensize JPEG
60.6 KB

Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Optical
Clear
Hubble Space Telescope
STIS
Optical
B
430 nm Hubble Space Telescope
STIS
Optical
V
550 nm Hubble Space Telescope
STIS
Optical
R
750 nm Hubble Space Telescope
STIS

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