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Triton

Published on Dec 20, 2015

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TRITON

Triton is the largest moon ever to orbit Neptune. It was discovered by William Lassell on October 10, 1846.

At 2,705 kilometers in diameter, it is the seventh largest moon in the Solar System.

Triton is named after the Greek sea god Triton

Photo by David J. Lull

Comparison of Triton and Earth

12 other moons orbit Neptune. They are Nereid, Proteus, Naiad, Larissa, Galatia, Thalassa, Despina, Halimede, Neso, Psamathe, Laomedeia, and Sao.

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