8A50.85 - Neptune's Moons

Triton - surface features
Triton - surface features
Triton - what appears to be frozen lakes
Triton - what appears to be frozen lakes
Triton - plumes
Triton - plumes
Code Number:
8A50.85
Demo Title:
Neptune's Moons
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Planets of the Solar System
Area of Study:
Solar System
Equipment:
Video and web images from the Voyager spacecraft mission. Liquid Nitrogen reservoir, 3/8 ID Tygon Vacuum tubing, Liquid Nitrogen, Gloves, Safety Glasses.
Procedure:

Images in order:

  • Triton - surface features
  • Triton - what appears to be frozen lakes
  • Triton - plumes

A liquid nitrogen geyser may be produced by inserting a piece of Tygon vaccum tubing into a reservoir of liquid nitrogen.  Gas and liquid will spew forth quite dramatically. 

References:
  • Jennifer Lehman, "Every Single Moon Ranked", Popular Mechanics, May/June 2024, p. 24.


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