A massive upheaval in the Saturnian system could have also led to the moon Hyperion.
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If Earth had Saturn-style rings - what would change?
If Earth had rings like Saturn, they’d likely orbit between 10,000 and 30,000 kilometers above the surface — far higher than ...
Under this new model, Titan itself is the result of a collision between two earlier moons: a large body called “Proto-Titan,” nearly as massive as modern Titan, and a smaller companion dubbed ...
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Cascading collisions could explain Saturn’s rings, Titan’s atmosphere, and many other Saturnian mysteries
A single scenario could explain some of the odd features of Saturn's cosmic neighborhood. A project that set out to seek the origin of the planet's rings and why Titan’s orbit is expanding may have ...
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Did Titan form when two moons collided?
A study led by SETI Institute scientist Matija Ćuk proposes that Saturn's bright rings and its largest moon, Titan, may have both originated in collisions among its moons. This study was accepted for ...
Scientists suggest Titan formed from a giant moon collision that also may explain Saturn’s rings and strange moon orbits.
A distant star dimmed by 97% for nearly 200 days. Astronomers say giant rings around a brown dwarf or super-Jupiter may explain it.
The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here's when to ...
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Astronomers have reported one of the longest stellar dimming events ever recorded, with a Sun-like star fading by 97 percent for nearly 200 days. Astronomers believe one of the longest stellar dimming ...
Six planets—including Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury—will line up in the sky. Here’s the best time to watch and where to find clear views.
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may have been born of the collision of two smaller moons, according to new research.
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