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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."

3 of 115 comments (clear)

  1. That's no moon! by DarthVain · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Well not anymore anyway... :)

  2. A long time ago in a galaxy [not] far, far away... by da007 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    That *was* no moon.

  3. Imperial Empire primary suspect by digitaldc · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The Death Star was found hanging out at the scene right before the moon's destruction. Apparently, several witnesses testified that a dark-colored moon was in the area acting suspiciously. An old man was quoted as saying 'That's no moon!' but was apparently ignored. More news at 11.

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