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Reports global warming on Triton, a moon of Neptune. Position of Triton to the sun as it orbits Neptune; Research by Jim Elliot et al of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Findings published in the periodical `Nature'; Growth of Triton's atmosphere due to the warming.

Reports on geologists' suggestion for the origin of Neptune's large moon Triton's cantaloupe shaped terrain, that resembles the skin of a melon. Analysis of images sent back by Voyager 2 in 1989; Analogy with structures formed by salt deposits on Earth; Triton's crust as made of layers of different types of ice.

Reports on a model of how Triton evolved that researchers at the University of Arizona have developed. Assumptions on how Triton was formed; Belief that Triton was captured by Neptune and did not form around the planet; Triton's early atmosphere.

Discusses findings provided by Voyager 2 that show the geysers on Triton, Neptune's largest moon, are probably caused by heat trapped beneath a layer of nitrogen ice. Evidence for the theory; Alternative explanations for the phenomenon; Size and features of the geysers.

The article discusses the discovery of graduate student Thomas McCord which showed that Triton, one of the moons of planet Neptune, is expected to collide with the planet. It says that Triton revolves clockwise around Neptune while the planet rotates counterclockwise on its axis. It tells that the computations of McCord show that Neptune's tidal force depresses the orbit of the moon. It adds that the collision can be avoided if the gravity of Neptune could break Triton into Saturnlike rings.

An educational quiz is presented, with topics including the animal fiber named mohair's origin, the planet of whom the moon named Triton is a satellite and the album of band Wings which was released on December 7, 1973 in Great Britain.

The article presents the preliminary results of the monitoring carried out by astronomers on the disappearance of the 12.6 magnitude UCAC4 410-143659 star behind planet Neptune's biggest natural satellite Triton.

The article describes the appearance of the moons of Neptune and Uranus in the night sky during the month of November, 2012, including Triton, Titania, Oberon, and Umbriel. The author explains that Triton is the least difficult to observe of those mentioned, and provides diagrams and and chronologies of the positions of the moons.

A chart is presented is presented which shows the size and diameter of the largest moons of each planet as compared to the moons of planet Mercury and Pluto including Ganymede, Triton, and Titania.

Presents updates on sky observations as of August 2001. Increase in the magnitude of the comet LINEAR; Call for contributions for the Triton Watch observations.

Focuses on the astronomical observations of James Elliot of Massachusetts Institute of Technology regarding Triton, Neptune's largest moon which is undergoing global warming. How the temperature changes of the moon was related to the Earth's temperature; Chemical and physical composition of the moon's surface; Possible causes of global warming in the moon.

Discusses Triton, the larger of Neptune's moons. Reports on the Voyager 2 flyby in August.

Reports on evidence for an ocean on Neptune's satellite Triton which supposedly consists of liquid nitrogen. Plans for mapping the oceans of Triton; Characteristics of the ocean; Possibility that Titan may also contain an ocean.

Reports on scientists' discovery of eruptions on Triton, Neptune's largest moon. Theories on the cause of the eruptions; Photos taken by the Voyager 2 spacecraft.

The article discusses the article “Neptune Revealed,” which was published in the December 1989 issue of ‘Astronomy’ and focused on the discovery of the Great Dark Spot of Neptune and imaging of Neptune's moon Triton by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Voyager 2 spacecraft.

The article discusses study of dwarf planets in the orbital mechanics of science. Topics include space probe instrument New Horizons' launch for studying planet Pluto and its moon Charon, spacecraft Dawn for analyzing planet Ceres, and comparison of Pluto with planet Triton. Planetary orbits and celestial bodies as part of planetary sciences are mentioned.

The article presents information about the planet Neptune's moon Triton, focusing on its surface characteristics.

The article offers information on Triton phenomenon as seen by Voyager 2. Topics covered include the possibility that the spacecraft fell into a distorted orbit around Neptune as well as description of Triton as viewed by the spacecraft. Also mentioned is the discovery of rarefied air and downwind like smoke by Voyager 2.

The article discusses research presented at the "Lunar and Planetary Science Conference," in Texas on March 19-23, 2012. Topics include how the Cassini spacecraft observed that planet Saturn's moon Dione has been geologically active, and how seasonal rains on Saturn's moon Triton produce white surface regions.

The article discusses a report in the April 7, 2010 issue of "Astronomy & Astrophysics" regarding the discovery of high levels of atmospheric gases surrounding Triton, which is the planet Neptune's biggest moon.

The article talks about the satellites of Neptune and Uranus. According to the author, Triton, the big satellite of Neptune, may be spotted easily if one finds Pluto. Triton is described as slightly brighter compared with Pluto. Meanwhile, it is believed that Titania, Oberon and Ariel, the brightest moons of Uranus can be equated with Triton. He claims that knowing where to look is the secret to spotting faint targets like these satellites.

The article offers information on the atmosphere and moons of Neptune. Neptune's moon Triton, which spouts geysers of ice, orbits the planet at a weird angle. Some scientists speculate that there's liquid water deep inside Neptune's core, but no technology exists that would allow a probe to survive the high pressures inside the planet's depths.

The article considers the new theory developed to explain how Neptune captured its largest moon, Triton. The orbit of Triton is opposite its planet's rotation. Probing the Triton kidnap theory was hard to prove because the satellite has too much orbital energy to be ensnared by Neptune's gravity. Astronomers Craig Agnor of University of California-Santa Cruz and Douglas Hamilton of University of Maryland proposed a kidnap caper.

Provides information on research regarding the retrograde travel of Neptune's moon Triton in its orbit. Hypothesis about the moon's course of travel; Comments given by planetary scientists Craig Agnor and Douglas Hamilton about Triton's retrograde travel direction; Factor which could have helped grow the lunar population of the solar system.

Focuses on the findings of planetary scientists S. Alan Stern and William McKinnon regarding the age of Neptune's moon Triton. Implication of the number of craters on the age of a moon's surface; Initial estimated average age of Triton's surface; Diameter of Triton in miles.

Describes images of Neptune's moon Triton taken by Voyager 2 which revealed geyserlike eruptions of nitrogen gas and ice particles taking place in the southern polar regions. Analysis of photometric data of the area just north of Triton's equatorial region by researchers at Cornell University's department of astronomy gave evidence indicating past or present icy volcanic activity.

Comments on the geysers of carbon-rich materials that were detected on Neptune's moon, Triton, when the Voyager 2 spacecraft flew by it in 1989. Work of Tobias Owen of the University of Hawaii in Honolulu and his colleagues who think they have identified the nitrogen power source that likely drives these geysers; Details.

An analysis of Voyager 2 images of Triton, Neptune's largest moon, indicates that a large region just north of the equator scatters light far differently than other areas of this icy satellite. The study suggests that a highly transparent layer of frost blankets this section of Triton, report Pascal Lee, Paul Helfenstein and their colleagues at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Other regions may have more opaque frost deposits. Additional processing of the photographs suggests that the transparent frost is thin, since astronomers believe they can discern three large, quasi-circular features beneath the ice in this region. Researchers speculate that cryovolcanism--icy eruptions on Triton's surface--may explain the circular features, whose diameters range from 280 to 935 kilometers.

Reveals various theories about the plumes of Neptune's moon Triton. Heat powers the plumes; Plumes may be swirling atmospheric vortices; Other views.

Investigates the discovery of satellite Triton during the Voyager 2 spacecraft tour in the solar system. Estimation of the diameter range of Triton; Opacity of the satellite; Identification of methane in Neptune satellite.

Debates the cause of mysterious dark streaks seen in recent photographs of Triton, Neptune's largest moon. Dust devil theory; Geyser theory. INSET: How dust devil may form..

Reports that scientists have spotted a volcano erupting on Triton, Neptune's largest moon. Details; Disagreement among scientists.

Discusses the melon-like terrain of the planet Neptune's satellite Triton. Mechanisms proposed about its origin; Intense fracturing caused by thermal stresses; Retrograde orbit; Tidal interactions; Cooling and solidification of molten parts of the interior; Crustal pattern.

Reports on the various theories that are coming out regarding the dark plumes rising above Triton, Neptune's largest moon, that were discovered last summer by Voyager 2. The geyser theory and it's variations; The dust-devil theory put forth by Dr. Andrew Ingersoll and Dr. Kimberly Tryka of the California Institute of Technology; Problems with the theories; Details.

Reports on researchers speculations about the presence of rings on Neptune and the influence of its satellites on the planet's ring system. Type of orbit that Jupiter's satellites Triton and Nereid follow; Possible effect of Triton's gravitational pull on the ring system of Neptune; Impact of Triton's retrograde or backward motion around Neptune on the rings.