A new study, published in the prestigious journal Science, reveals how the rings of Saturn were formed. After getting a little too close to the gas giant, an icy moon they named Chrysalis broke up between 100-200 million years ago.

Study reveals how rings of Saturn were formed

Saturn sure makes for a grand view in the night sky. After all, it is the only planet in our solar system with easily visible majestic rings. If you have seen Saturn through an everyday telescope, it's hard to miss the mesmerising beauty of the planet.

Saturn is 'eating' its own rings, they may disappear altogether

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Study reveals how rings of Saturn were formed

Saturn is 'eating' its own rings, they may disappear altogether