Amphitrite: A Twist on Triton's Capture
Abstract
We propose Triton was captured by Neptune while it orbited a 2 M_Earth planet, Amphitrite, that then collided with either Neptune or Uranus. We present relevant dynamical calculations and discuss observational consequences for Uranus and Neptune.
- Publication:
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41st Annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010LPI....41.2625D