Unraveling the Enigma of Neptune's Peculiar Moon, Triton

Neptune's moon Triton is a peculiar celestial object with several unique characteristics. It is much larger than the other moons of Neptune combined and has an irregular orbit that is inclined at a stunning 67 degrees. Triton's surface features include bumpy, wrinkly terrain, broad plains with massive calderas, and a nitrogen ice cap with cryovolcanoes. The lack of craters suggests that Triton is still partially warm and capable of resurfacing itself. Scientists believe that Triton may have been captured by Neptune's gravity, explaining its strange orbit and suggesting that it may have originated from the Kuiper Belt. Unfortunately, there are no plans for a follow-up mission to Triton in the near future.
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