Surface of Triton



This is an image of Triton.
Click on image for full size version (168K JPG)
Image from: NASA
This gorgeous image of Triton reveals many interesting features of its surface. The surface of Triton is halfway between that of Ganymede and that of Europa, of the Galilean satellites. There are portions that are heavily cratered, indicating that they are of ancient age, and there are portions which are resurfaced and relatively new. This may indicate the presence of active processes in the interior.

Sophisticated image processing has revealed what it may look like to practically be standing on the surface of Triton.

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The Poles of Triton


Surface of Triton



This is an image of Triton.
Click on image for full size version (168K JPG)
Image from: NASA
This beautiful image of Triton reveals many interesting features of its surface. The surface of Triton is halfway between Ganymede's and Europa's (two of Jupiter's moons).

Ancient portions of the surface have many craters, and newer portions smooth, or have grooves. The different ages may indicate the presence of active processes in the inside.

Fancy image processing has revealed what it may look like to practically be standing on the surface of Triton.

Return to moons

The Poles of Triton


Surface of Triton



This is an image of Triton.
Click on image for full size version (168K JPG)
Image from: NASA
This image of Triton reveals many neat features of its surface. The surface of Triton's surface is a mix of Ganymede's and Europa's surfaces.

Old areas of Triton's surface have many craters and younger portions are smooth or have grooves. The younger areas of the surface mean Triton might be active inside.

Fancy image processing has revealed what standing on the surface of Triton might look like.

Return to moons

The Poles of Triton



Last modified April 22, 2009 by Randy Russell.
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