How Did Saturn Get Its Rings?

The video explores the discovery and complexity of Saturn's rings, first observed by Galileo in 1610. Voyager 1's 1981 mission revealed their intricate structure, composed of billions of particles. Theories on their formation include leftover nebula material, gravitational capture of comets, and debris from moon collisions. Saturn's moons, like Memus, show evidence of such collisions, suggesting they contributed to the rings' creation. Despite these theories, the exact origin remains a mystery.

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