What makes Neptune's moon Triton stand out from all the other large satellites in the Solar System?
A) originated as a comet
B) the most geologically active
C) the most reflective satellite
D) largest satellite in the Solar System
E) the only large satellite with a backward orbit

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Triton is unique among the large satellites in the Solar System because it is the only one that orbits its planet (Neptune) in a retrograde direction, meaning it orbits in the opposite direction of Neptune's rotation. This is indicative of Triton being a captured object, likely a former Kuiper Belt object, rather than having formed in place around Neptune.

What Makes Neptune's Moon Triton Stand Out from All the Other