Triton: The Celestial 'Cantaloupe'

The video explores Triton, Neptune's largest moon, known for its unique cantaloupe terrain. Triton's unusual backward orbit suggests it was captured from the Kuiper Belt. Tidal heating has melted its ice, creating a smooth surface. Cryovolcanoes and potential subsurface oceans are discussed. Future missions like the Triton Hopper aim to explore these features. Triton is spiraling towards Neptune and may eventually crash into it or form a ring.

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