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Ice volcanoes on Triton, artwork
Ice volcanoes on Triton, artwork. Triton is the largest moon of Neptune (upper right). Tritons surface is one of the coldest in the solar system, with temperatures of minus 235 degrees Celsius. Its nitrogen and methane atmosphere forms ice on its surface, and dark stains have been observed, thought to be soot, ejected by geysers of nitrogen gas and blown into streaks by the prevailing winds. Triton is 355, 000 kilometres from Neptune, which it itself around 4.5 billion kilometres from the Sun (upper left)
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This artwork showcases the mesmerizing ice volcanoes on Triton, Neptune's largest moon. With its surface being one of the coldest in our solar system, plummeting to temperatures as low as minus 235 degrees Celsius, Triton is a frozen wonderland. The nitrogen and methane atmosphere surrounding this celestial body freezes into ice on its surface, creating an otherworldly landscape. Intriguing dark stains can be observed across Triton's icy terrain, believed to be soot expelled by geysers of nitrogen gas. These streaks are then shaped by the prevailing winds that sweep through this distant moon. Located approximately 355,000 kilometers away from Neptune itself—a staggering distance considering Neptune is already around 4.5 billion kilometers from the Sun—Triton remains a mysterious and enigmatic world. The exquisite illustration captures the ethereal beauty of this neptunian system with precision and artistry. It transports us to a realm where freezing winds sculpt towering ice volcanoes that erupt with glistening plumes against a backdrop of cosmic wonders. This image not only celebrates the marvels of planetary science but also reminds us of the vastness and diversity present within our own solar system.
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