Samus Aran Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Saturn’s Distinctive Look May Be Rooted in the Death of an Ancient Moon Quote Saturn may owe its sweeping ring system and distinctive tilt to the death of an ancient moon named Chrysalis, according to the results of a new study. Quote Astronomers have believed for a while that Saturn’s jaunty angle was the result of a gravitational interplay between the gas giant, its 83 moons, and the tug exerted on it by the planet Neptune. The relationship with the latter was drawn when astronomers realized that Saturn’s spinning top-like motion matched extremely well with the orbital cadence of Neptune. Quote However, judging by Saturn’s present day tilt, the team believes that there was a resonance that lasted for billions of years in the past, that was subsequently broken. Interesting facts. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supergirl Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Saturn has over 80 moons! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie M Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 On 9/17/2022 at 11:30 AM, Supergirl said: Saturn has over 80 moons! You didn't know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Girl Posted Tuesday at 10:07 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:07 PM I wonder what will happens when more moons die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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