"Unexplained Disturbance Detected in Saturn-Uranus Ring System"

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Astronomers have suggested that a previously unknown satellite may be responsible for shaping the rings of Chariklo, a small body located between Saturn and Uranus. Recent simulations indicate that the rings are being confined by a satellite, potentially preventing them from dispersing. The team's N-body simulations suggest that a satellite with a diameter of about 3.73 miles could maintain Chariklo's thin rings. Further observations are needed to confirm the presence of this satellite, as current imaging technology is not capable of directly spotting it.
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