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The origin of Saturn’s rings and moons.

Authors :
Ida, Shigeru
Source :
Science. 6/14/2019, Vol. 364 Issue 6445, p1028-1030. 3p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article discusses observations and data collected by the Cassini spacecraft during its orbit of Saturn, which reveal the detailed structure of Saturn's rings and associated moons and suggests that the rings are much younger than the planet and provide clues to the origin of the rings and moons.

Subjects

Subjects :
*RINGS of Saturn
*SATELLITES of Saturn

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
364
Issue :
6445
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137043922
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaw3098
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