NASA finds Neptune’s moons engaged in dance-like movement

NASA finds Neptune’s moons engaged in dance-like movement

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Science, Physics, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the unique orbital patterns of Neptune's moons, Lassa and Nayad. Lassa orbits Neptune every 7 hours and 30 minutes, while Nayad completes its orbit every 7 hours on a tilted path. This creates a wave-like pattern, a phenomenon known as resonance. This specific pattern has not been observed before. The video also explains how Neptune's capture of its giant moon Triton disrupted its original satellite system, causing Nayad to settle into its current orbit.

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What is the duration of the Lassa's orbit around Neptune?

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Describe the behavior of Nayad as viewed from Lassa.

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What phenomenon is observed between the celestial bodies Lassa and Nayad?

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How did Neptune's capture of Triton affect its satellite system?

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What is the significance of the tilted orbit of Nayad?

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