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Does neptune orbits a sun in opposite direction of all other planets?
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No it doesn't.
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Which planet has a moon that orbits backwards?
Neptune. It's largest moon Triton orbits Neptune a direction opposite to the direction Neptune orbits the Sun. So either Triton orbits Neptune in a clockwise direction whilst Neptune orbits the Sun in a counterclockwise direction.. or vice versa. Hope this is what you meant! :D ~Riley
Why do astronomers believe Triton may have been a planet that was captured by Neptune?
It orbits Neptune in the opposite direction of Neptune's rotation.
Triton one of Neptune's moons orbits Neptune in what direction?
The same as all the other major planets : counterclockwise as viewed from the "north" or "top" of the solar system. (This is of course an arbitrary but necessary distinction.)
Rotational movement opposite from that of most planets?
Venus rotates on its axis the opposite direction that it orbits, the opposite of most planets in the solar system. (Note that Uranus rotates on its side.)
Is the orbit of each planet a ellipse?
All the planets have elliptical orbits but Uranus and Neptune have slightly different orbits than other planets on solar system.
Which planet has a moon that orbits backwards?
Neptune. It's largest moon Triton orbits Neptune a direction opposite to the direction Neptune orbits the Sun. So either Triton orbits Neptune in a clockwise direction whilst Neptune orbits the Sun in a counterclockwise direction.. or vice versa. Hope this is what you meant! :D ~Riley
Why do astronomers believe Triton may have been a planet that was captured by Neptune?
It orbits Neptune in the opposite direction of Neptune's rotation.
What is unusual about Triton?
Triton orbits Neptune in the opposite direction from all of Neptune's other moons and has a highly inclined orbit.
What planet has a satellite called Triton?
The satellite Triton is on the planet Neptune. It is the largest of Neptune's moons. Neptune has 13 moons. It orbits in the opposite direction if its planet's rotation.
Triton one of Neptune's moons orbits Neptune in what direction?
The same as all the other major planets : counterclockwise as viewed from the "north" or "top" of the solar system. (This is of course an arbitrary but necessary distinction.)
Rotational movement opposite from that of most planets?
Venus rotates on its axis the opposite direction that it orbits, the opposite of most planets in the solar system. (Note that Uranus rotates on its side.)
Which two planets overlap?
The two planets with overlapping orbits are Neptune and Pluto. These are the only two planets that have overlapping orbits.
Is the orbit of each planet a ellipse?
All the planets have elliptical orbits but Uranus and Neptune have slightly different orbits than other planets on solar system.
What moon revolves around its planet in retrograde orbit?
Triton, the largest moon of Neptune, is the only large moon that orbits its planet in a retrograde motion. That is to say that its orbital direction is in the opposite direction to the planets rotation. Triton is thought to have been an object 'captured' from the Kuiper belt.
Does the orbits of the planets intersect in space?
Yes both Pluto's and Neptune's orbits intersect in space.
What is largest Neptune moons?
Neptune's largest moon is Triton and its smallest (as of 2010) is Psamathe.
What planets orbits the sun every 165 years?
Neptune orbits the sun roughly every 165 years.
