Triton is the largest moon of Neptune and the seventh-largest moon in the solar system. It was discovered on October 10, 1846, by British astronomer William Lassell just 17 days after the discovery of Neptune itself. Triton is particularly interesting for several reasons: 1. **Retrograde Orbit**: Triton has a unique retrograde orbit, meaning it orbits Neptune in the opposite direction to the planet's rotation.
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