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Don't look so blue, Neptune: Now astronomers know this planet's true color

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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. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
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. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

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