The Bizarre Characteristics of Triton: Our Solar System's Moons

Summary Neptune's moon Triton revolves opposite to Neptune's rotation in an inclined orbit that convinces astronomers it is a capture moon from the Kuiper belt. Since it is larger than Pluto it is the largest object birthed in the Kuiper Belt. Astronomers also speculate that Triton has a metallic core that may be radioactive enough to generate a subsurface ocean.

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 29, 2019

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official English YouTube Channel Official Portuguese YouTube Channel

Language : English

Summary Neptune's moon Triton revolves opposite to Neptune's rotation in an inclined orbit that convinces astronomers it is a capture moon from the Kuiper belt. Since it is larger than Pluto it is the largest object birthed in the Kuiper Belt. Astronomers also speculate that Triton has a metallic core that may be radioactive enough to generate a subsurface ocean.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Jul 29, 2019

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official English YouTube Channel Official Portuguese YouTube Channel

Language : English

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