Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jan 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986em%26p...34...59c&link_type=abstract
Earth, Moon, and Planets (ISSN 0167-9295), vol. 34, Jan. 1986, p. 59-63.
Computer Science
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Planetary Evolution, Solar System, Triton, Chemical Composition, High Pressure, Molecular Weight, Neptune (Planet)
Scientific paper
The origin of Triton, based on the theory of materials under high pressure by Savic and Kasanin (1962, 1965), is described. The mean molecular weight (A) and the volume of one gram mole of Triton's material (V) are evaluated using its values of mass and radius; it is calculated that A = 67 + or - 2 and V = 3 + or - 2. These values are compared with Celebonovic's (1983) model of Neptune; it is observed that the mean molecular weight of Triton is ten times larger than Neptune's. The cause of this large variation in chemical composition is investigated. It is hypothesized that Triton and Neptune formed in different regions of the solar system, and that Triton was ejected from its primordial orbit and was later captured by Neptune.
Celebonovic Vladan
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