A long-lost moon explains the origin of Saturn's signature rings

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From CNN:
"(CNN) - With its striking rings and tilted axis, Saturn is the showiest planet in the solar system. Now, scientists say they have a new theory as to how the gas giant got its signature look."

https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/15/world/ho ... index.html

Direct link to the newly published research at Science.org:

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn1234

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[helicon]

Very interesting Stephen.

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Here'a another article from Ars Technica:

https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/09 ... oyed-moon/

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[Makuser]

Hi Stephen. These are very fascinating articles and the theory may just well be plausible. Thanks for finding and posting these links Stephen and Saturn is always a treat to view in the telescope eyepiece.