Saturn's rings extend further above and below the ring plane, forming a 'halo'

The Cassini probe took its final orbits, referred to as the Grand Finale Orbits (GFOs), in 2017, before launching itself into ...

Volcanoes blow smoke rings. Here's how they do it.

These ghostly hoops have been spotted above volcanic events around the world. But how they form has long been a mystery.
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New Cassini data suggest Saturn’s rings are thicker than they appear

Data shows microscopic particles floating at distances 3 times the planet's radius, revealing a massive vertical scale to the ...
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Saturn’s icy rings may be a relatively new addition to the gas giant’s signature look

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It turns out that Saturn’s signature rings are a relatively new ...
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Earth May Once Have Had A Ring Like Saturn

Hundreds of millions of years ago, Earth may have looked quite different when viewed from space: Scientists propose it may have had a Saturn-like ring, made up of lots of smaller asteroids. The new ...
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Astronomers Found A Ring Around A Distant Object In Space — And It’s Acting Strange

While an object the size of Spain drifts through the distant Solar System, astronomers watch it block faraway starlight to gather information. Recently, they found something exciting: this primordial ...