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   What are the Rings of Saturn made of?

   • The rings of Saturn are the most extensive and complex ring system of any planet in the Solar System. They consist of countless small particles, ranging in size from micrometers to meters, that orbit around Saturn. The ring particles are made almost entirely of water ice, with a trace component of rocky material.

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   How old are Saturn's rings?

   • The main rings are much younger than the age of the solar system, perhaps only a few hundred million years old. They may have formed from the breakup of one of Saturn's moons or from a comet or meteor that was torn apart by Saturn's gravity.

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   How many rings are there in Saturn's inner ring?

   • They range from particles too tiny to see to "particles" the size of a bus. Scientists think they are icy snowballs or ice covered rocks. There are actually many rings—maybe 500 to 1000. There are also gaps in the rings. Artist's concept of Cassini diving between Saturn and its innermost ring. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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   Does Saturn have a ring?

   • Saturn is not the only planet to have rings, but none are as spectacular or as complex as Saturn's. Saturn also has dozens of moons. From the jets of water that spray from Saturn's moon Enceladus to the methane lakes on smoggy Titan, the Saturn system is a rich source of scientific discovery and still holds many mysteries.

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   The rings of Saturn are the most extensive and complex ring system of any planet in the Solar System. They consist of countless small particles, ranging in size from micrometers to meters, [1] that orbit around Saturn. The ring particles are made almost entirely of water ice, with a trace component of rocky material.

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   Sep 22, 2017 · There are actually many rings—maybe 500 to 1000. There are also gaps in the rings. Artist's concept of Cassini diving between Saturn and its innermost ring. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech. The Cassini spacecraft arrived at Saturn in July 2004. It orbited Saturn for 13 years, studying Saturn, its rings, and its moons much more thoroughly than the ...

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   Learn about Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in our solar system. Find out how many rings Saturn has, what they are made of, and how they compare to other planets' rings.

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   Aug 29, 2005 · Learn about Saturn's ring system, its structure, composition, origin and evolution. The web page shows an artist's concept of Saturn's rings and major icy moons, and provides links to more information.

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   Saturn’s Rings: Young and Ephemeral, Three NASA Ames Studies Say. Article. 5 Min Read.

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   Nov 8, 2017 · The rings of Saturn are made of billions of particles, from tiny grains to giant chunks. The ring system has fascinated skywatchers for centuries.

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   Rings of Saturn : Radius (km) Radius/ Eq. radius Optical Depth Albedo Thickness (m) Surf. Density (g/cm 2) Eccentricity; Saturn Equator: 60,268: 1.000 : D inner edge: 66,900: 1.110: 10-5 : D outer edge: 74,510: 1.236: 10-5 : C inner edge: 74,658: 1.239: 0.05 - 0.35: 0.12 - 0.30: 5: 1.4 - 5 : Titan ringlet: 77,871: 1.292 : 17: 0.00026: Maxwell ...