🧊 Triton — A Deep-Freeze World Triton, Neptune’s largest moon, is the coldest known place in our solar system. Its average surface temperature is about −391°F (−235°C), cold enough that nitrogen gas freezes into solid ice. This frozen nitrogen forms a bright, pale layer across much of the moon’s surface. Yet Triton is far from lifeless or boring. When NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft flew past in 1989, it discovered a surprisingly active world. The surface features vast icy plains, long fractures, a

Allen Exploration on a Triton Submarines going down on a dive. #lessubmarineblog. Walker's Cay | Carl Allen

6K views · 34 reactions | Triton is the largest natural satellite of the planet Neptune, and was the first Neptunian moon to be discovered, on October 10, 1846, by English astronomer William Lassell. It is the only large moon in the Solar System with a retrograde orbit, an orbit in the direction opposite to its plan Credit: @4k_knowledge | Science & Astronomy | Facebook

"Discover the breathtaking journey of Voyager as it became the first spacecraft to capture close-up images of Neptune! 🌍✨ From stunning views of the planet's vibrant blue hue to its mysterious moon Triton, Voyager’s mission unlocked secrets of our solar system’s outer reaches. Relive this historic moment and dive into the wonders of space exploration! #Voyager #Neptune #SpaceExploration #NASA #OuterPlanets #SolarSystem #Astronomy #ScienceInAction #SpaceDiscovery #Triton | Ethical Explorations