When Voyager 2 flew by Neptune in 1989, it sent back images that were processed to better reveal features like bands and a dark spot. But a new study says it's actually a greener planet.

The misrepresentation of the planets’ colors tracks back to flyby images captured by the Voyager 2 exploratory spacecraft in the 1980s. Those images were captured in single-color frames that ...

Don’t look so blue, Neptune: Now astronomers know this planet’s true color By Nell Greenfieldboyce (NPR) Jan. 5, 2024 7:44 a.m.

In 1989, Voyager 2 became the first and only spacecraft to ever fly by Neptune, and images from that mission famously show a planet that's a deep azure color. But in reality, Neptune is far more ...

In 1989, Voyager 2 became the first and only spacecraft to ever fly by Neptune, and images from that mission famously show a planet that's a deep azure color. But in reality, Neptune is far more of a ...