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Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals
New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...
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Earth Had Ring System Similar To Saturn Roughly 466 Million Years Ago: Study
Like Saturn, Earth may have also had its ring system circling the planet 466 million years ago, according to a study.
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November Night Sky 2024: Check Out the Brightest Planets and How to Watch Them?
November's night sky features a spectacular lineup of planets, including Venus, which becomes increasingly prominent in the west. Mars glows brightly as it approaches Earth, while Jupiter rises in the east, captivating observers with its brilliance. Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is also visible high in the southern sky. This month presents id...
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Saturn's Rings To 'Disappear' In 2025. Will They Return? Read About It
This happens because the planet rotates on an axis tilted by 26.7 degrees, and the view of its rings from Earth changes with time.
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NASA Shares Images Of Uranus' Glowing Rings, "Faint And Diffuse" Feature
The very faint and diffuse Zeta ring, which is closest to the planet and appears reddish brown in the new images, is visible for the first time.
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Research Reveals Saturns Rings Are Younger Than Previously Thought
According to new research, Saturn's rings are not permanent and are far younger than previously believed.
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Saturn Wins 'Game Of Moons', Dethrones Jupiter As Planet With Most Satellites
After the latest discovery, the number of moons around Saturn as reached 145 as against 95 of Jupiter.
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Scientists Discover An Unexpected Ring Around Dwarf Planet 'Quaoar'
Researchers discover a dwarf planet with a "impossible" ring and wonder how it could possibly exist.
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NASA's Hubble Captures Start Of A New "Spoke" Season Of Saturn
In a latest image of Saturn captured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Hubble Space Telescope, the appearance of spokes on the planet's rings heralded the start of a new 'spoke' season, according to a statement by NASA.
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Astronomers Discover Ring Around Distant Frigid Planet Near Pluto
The small distant world called Quaoar, named after a god of creation in Native American mythology, is producing some surprises for astronomers as it orbits beyond Pluto in the frigid outer reaches of our solar system.
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Scientists Find Out Why Jupiter Doesn't Have Glorious Rings Like Saturn
Scientists have uncovered why Jupiter does not have rings like its neighbouring planet Saturn. Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, ran a computer simulation of both Jupiter's orbits and the four main moons that surrounded it to understand why the giant gaseous planet is missing the hoops.
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Is That a Giant Tree Stump on Mars? This Image From the Red Planet Is Not What It Seems
Recent photos of the Red Planet show large concentric rings on the surface. These rings look very similar to a tree stump's rings. But that's not the case. The European Space Agency (ESA) released a photo and explained the image through a statement on their website. The image is actually a bird's eye view of an ice-rich impact crater on the surface...
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Mimas, a Tiny Moon Orbiting Saturn, Could Be Hiding an Ocean Beneath Its Frozen Surface
Saturn, the second-largest planet in the Solar System after Jupiter, has always attracted the attention of not just scientists but also amateur astronomers. Given the prominent rings around it, it is easily recognisable. But it has another outstanding feature: more than 60 moons.
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Earth Too Can Have Saturn-Like Rings, but They Will Be Made Up of Space Junk: Researchers
Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in our solar system, has the most spectacular and complex ring system. Earth may soon have its own set of rings, according to researchers at the University of Utah, US.
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Saturn Is The "Moon King", Says Scientist After 20 New Ones Discovered
Saturn is now being recognised as the "moon king" of our solar system, with astronomers spotting 20 more of them orbiting the giant ringed planet, bringing its total count to 82 - three more than Jupiter.
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Mars’ Moons Phobos and Deimos Could Be Asteroid Debris, New Study Reveals
New research proposes that Mars’ moons, Phobos and Deimos, could have originated from an asteroid torn apart by the planet’s gravity. Simulations show that this shredded asteroid could have formed a ring around Mars, eventually coalescing into the moons. The theory is being tested through the upcoming Mars Moons Exploration mission, which could...
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Earth Had Ring System Similar To Saturn Roughly 466 Million Years Ago: Study
Like Saturn, Earth may have also had its ring system circling the planet 466 million years ago, according to a study.
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November Night Sky 2024: Check Out the Brightest Planets and How to Watch Them?
November's night sky features a spectacular lineup of planets, including Venus, which becomes increasingly prominent in the west. Mars glows brightly as it approaches Earth, while Jupiter rises in the east, captivating observers with its brilliance. Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is also visible high in the southern sky. This month presents id...
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Saturn's Rings To 'Disappear' In 2025. Will They Return? Read About It
This happens because the planet rotates on an axis tilted by 26.7 degrees, and the view of its rings from Earth changes with time.
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NASA Shares Images Of Uranus' Glowing Rings, "Faint And Diffuse" Feature
The very faint and diffuse Zeta ring, which is closest to the planet and appears reddish brown in the new images, is visible for the first time.
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Research Reveals Saturns Rings Are Younger Than Previously Thought
According to new research, Saturn's rings are not permanent and are far younger than previously believed.
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Saturn Wins 'Game Of Moons', Dethrones Jupiter As Planet With Most Satellites
After the latest discovery, the number of moons around Saturn as reached 145 as against 95 of Jupiter.
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Scientists Discover An Unexpected Ring Around Dwarf Planet 'Quaoar'
Researchers discover a dwarf planet with a "impossible" ring and wonder how it could possibly exist.
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NASA's Hubble Captures Start Of A New "Spoke" Season Of Saturn
In a latest image of Saturn captured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) Hubble Space Telescope, the appearance of spokes on the planet's rings heralded the start of a new 'spoke' season, according to a statement by NASA.
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Astronomers Discover Ring Around Distant Frigid Planet Near Pluto
The small distant world called Quaoar, named after a god of creation in Native American mythology, is producing some surprises for astronomers as it orbits beyond Pluto in the frigid outer reaches of our solar system.
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Scientists Find Out Why Jupiter Doesn't Have Glorious Rings Like Saturn
Scientists have uncovered why Jupiter does not have rings like its neighbouring planet Saturn. Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, ran a computer simulation of both Jupiter's orbits and the four main moons that surrounded it to understand why the giant gaseous planet is missing the hoops.
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Is That a Giant Tree Stump on Mars? This Image From the Red Planet Is Not What It Seems
Recent photos of the Red Planet show large concentric rings on the surface. These rings look very similar to a tree stump's rings. But that's not the case. The European Space Agency (ESA) released a photo and explained the image through a statement on their website. The image is actually a bird's eye view of an ice-rich impact crater on the surface...
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Mimas, a Tiny Moon Orbiting Saturn, Could Be Hiding an Ocean Beneath Its Frozen Surface
Saturn, the second-largest planet in the Solar System after Jupiter, has always attracted the attention of not just scientists but also amateur astronomers. Given the prominent rings around it, it is easily recognisable. But it has another outstanding feature: more than 60 moons.
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Earth Too Can Have Saturn-Like Rings, but They Will Be Made Up of Space Junk: Researchers
Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in our solar system, has the most spectacular and complex ring system. Earth may soon have its own set of rings, according to researchers at the University of Utah, US.
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Saturn Is The "Moon King", Says Scientist After 20 New Ones Discovered
Saturn is now being recognised as the "moon king" of our solar system, with astronomers spotting 20 more of them orbiting the giant ringed planet, bringing its total count to 82 - three more than Jupiter.
