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How old are Saturn’s rings? Study suggests they could be as old as the planet

How old are Saturn’s rings? Study suggests they could be as old as the planet

Instead of being a youthful 400 million years old as commonly thought, the icy, shimmering rings could be about 4.5 billion years old just like Saturn

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

Cassini mission

Saturn’s rings are no more than 400 million years old – study

Saturn has seven rings mostly made up of countless chunks of ice, with small amounts of rocky matter.

Sat, 13 May, 2023

Cassini mission

Missing moon may be answer to how Saturn got its rings

The answer to the mystery of how Saturn got its famous rings may lie in a moon that went missing millions of years ago, according to scientists.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2022

Sky matters: Saturn is well-placed to inspire a generation of young kids

Sky matters: Saturn is well-placed to inspire a generation of young kids

I still recall the first time I saw the planet Saturn through a small telescope from my parent’s back garden in Clondalkin, writes Dr Niall Smith.

Mon, 28 May, 2018

Cassini mission

Nasa probe to leave lasting legacy long after 'fiery end' in the clouds of Saturn

Scientists are gearing up for the spectacular fiery grand finale of one of humanity's most ambitious and successful space missions.

Wed, 13 Sep, 2017