Which large jovian moon is thought to have been captured into its present orbit?
A)Callisto
B)Titan
C)Triton
D)Io

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Triton is thought to have been captured by Neptune's gravity and pulled into its current orbit. This is evidenced by its retrograde orbit (opposite the direction of Neptune's rotation) and its similarities to Kuiper Belt objects. Callisto, Titan, and Io all formed in place around their respective planets.

Which Large Jovian Moon Is Thought to Have Been Captured