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Space Neptune and Uranus
have several things in common: they share the same dimensions, masses and
atmospheric compositions however, their appearances vary in hues of blue.
· In visible wavelengths, Neptune is a rich deep azure
hue however, Uranus is a distinct light hue of the colour cyan.
· The reason is that the haze around Uranus is more
dense than the one around Neptune Uranuss slow atmospheric conditions make it
appear to have a lighter hue than Neptune.
· There are three layers of aerosol within both the
atmospheric layers of Neptune in the atmospheres of Neptune and Uranus.
· The primary layer that determines the colour lies in
the middle that is composed of haze particles, which is heavier on Uranus than
Neptune.
· Methane ice dries up on the particles within this
layer, dragging the particles further into the atmosphere.
· Because Neptune has an active, turbulent atmosphere
than Uranus has, its atmosphere is more efficient in creating methane particles
in the layer of haze.
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