Saturn, when viewed in the near-infrared methane absorption band, appears blue. You're able to peer through the upper hazes into the clouds below and the bands and belts start to take shape. It's still false color, but almost looks like a whole new planet.

Images: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI/CICLOPS/Kevin M. Gill

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@kevinmgill beautiful images