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astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Enigmatic Influence of Hidden Moons on Space Rock Rings"

Scientists have discovered that the asteroid-like minor planet Chariklo, located in the space between Jupiter and Neptune, is circled by a pair of gossamer rings likely shepherded by a tiny, unseen moonlet. The rings are being maintained and shaped by the moonlet, keeping them tidy and preventing them from dispersing. This discovery sheds light on the complex lives of minor planets and adds to our understanding of ring formation around small celestial bodies.

via ScienceAlert|

#asteroids #astronomy #chariklo

astronomy1 year ago•5 min saved

"Mysterious Satellites: Unraveling the Secrets of Celestial Rings"

Computer simulations suggest that a small, unseen moonlet may be responsible for shaping the thin rings around the distant minor planet Chariklo, a Centaur located between Jupiter and Neptune. These rings, which are not like the rings of giant planets, are thought to be sculpted by the influence of a small satellite, keeping them narrow and preventing them from dispersing. The rings are primarily made of water ice, and their formation and stability are still under investigation.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #centaur #chariklo

astronomy1 year ago•2 min saved

"Unexplained Disturbance Detected in Saturn-Uranus Ring System"

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.

via Gizmodo|

#astronomy #chariklo #rings