Reassessing the origin of Triton

Creators: Nogueira, E.; Brasser, R.; Gomes, R.

Others:: Observatorio Nacional/MCT ; Observatório Nacional/MCT; Dep. Cassiopée ; Observatoire de la Côte d'Azur ; COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-Université Côte d'Azur (UCA)-COMUE Université Côte d'Azur (2015-2019) (COMUE UCA)-Université Côte d'Azur (UCA)

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► We study the capture and evolution of Triton in the framework of the Nice model. ► The current orbit of Triton is obtained after 200 Myr of tidal evolution. ► The probability of Neptune ending up with a circular, retrograde satellite is 40%. ► Nereid's orbit suggests Triton was captured just after Neptune's formation

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Reassessing the origin of Triton

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