Ring system

Something Is Messing With a Ring System Between Saturn and Uranus

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A previously unknown satellite may be shaping the rings of Chariklo, a petite body that orbits the Sun between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus, according to a team of astronomers that recently simulated the rings’ dynamics. Alex Winter on Innovative Horror Movies Chariklo is about 160 miles (257.5 kilometers) across and is one of … Read more

Will Saturn’s Rings Really ‘Disappear’ by 2025?

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If you can get your hands on a telescope, there are few sights more spectacular than the magnificent ringed planet – Saturn. What Inspired Dominic Monaghan’s Performance in Moriarty? Currently, Saturn is clearly visible in the evening sky, at its highest just after sunset. It’s the ideal time to use a telescope or binoculars to … Read more