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Saturn's Rings Formed From Large Moon Destruction

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the now-it's-definitely-no-moon dept.

Matt_dk writes "The formation of Saturn's rings has been one of the classical if not eternal questions in astronomy. But one researcher has provided a provocative new theory to answer that question. Robin Canup from the Southwest Research Institute has uncovered evidence that the rings came from a large, Titan-sized moon that was destroyed as it spiraled into a young Saturn."

2 of 115 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Bad Headlines! No biscuits! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It has a nice "ring" to it? Seriously? Be ashamed.

  2. Wrong by bperkins · · Score: 5, Funny

    God liked it, so he put a ring on it.