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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 11 MIN

Lab Notes: Why have Saturn's rings 'vanished'?

from The Science Show - Full Program Podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As far as planets go, they don't get much more iconic than Saturn. A huge golden ball encircled by gigantic rings.  But those distinctive rings — the very things that give Saturn its pizzazz — have seemingly disappeared. So what’s going on, and when will they be back? 

As far as planets go, they don't get much more iconic than Saturn. A huge golden ball encircled by gigantic rings.  But those distinctive rings — the very things that give Saturn its pizzazz — have seemingly disappeared.  So what’s going on, and when will they be back?

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As far as planets go, they don't get much more iconic than Saturn. A huge golden ball encircled by gigantic rings.  But those distinctive rings — the very things that give Saturn its pizzazz — have seemingly disappeared. So what’s going on, and...

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