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.

What is unique about Triton's orbit compared to other large moons in the solar system?

How did Triton's gravitational interaction with Neptune affect its moons?

Describe the process of diapirism as it relates to Triton's surface features.

What are cryovolcanoes, and how do they differ from regular volcanoes?

What evidence suggests that Triton may have a subsurface ocean?