Neptune in Primary Colours
The predominant blue colour of the planet is a result of the absorption of red and infrared light by Neptune's methane atmosphere.
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About the Image
NASA press release
| Id: | opo9633b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 24 October 1996, 06:00 |
| Size: | 290 x 290 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Neptune |
| Type: | • Solar System : Planet |
Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
| Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 |
