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Rings of Jupiter
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The rings of Jupiter are a system of faint planetary rings. The Jovian rings were the third ring system to be discovered in the Solar System, after those of Saturn and Uranus. The main ring was discov
A schema of Jupiter's ring system showing the four main components. For simplicity, Metis and Adrastea are depicted as sharing their orbit. (In realit
A schema of Jupiter's ring system showing the four main components. For simplicity, Metis and Adrastea are depicted as sharing their orbit. (In reality, Metis is very slightly closer to Jupiter.)
Mosaic of Jovian ring images with a scheme showing ring and satellite locations
Mosaic of Jovian ring images with a scheme showing ring and satellite locations
The upper image shows the main ring in back-scattered light as seen by the New Horizons spacecraft. The fine structure of its outer part is visible. T
The upper image shows the main ring in back-scattered light as seen by the New Horizons spacecraft. The fine structure of its outer part is visible. The lower image shows the main ring in forward-scattered light demonstrating its lack of any structure except the Metis notch.
Image of the main ring obtained by Galileo in forward-scattered light. The Metis notch is clearly visible.
Image of the main ring obtained by Galileo in forward-scattered light. The Metis notch is clearly visible.
Ring system
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A ring system is a disc or torus orbiting an astronomical object that is composed of numerous solid bodies such as dust particles, meteoroids, minor planets, moonlets, or stellar objects.
Rings of Jupiter
…The rings of Jupiter are a system of faint planetary rings. The Jovian rings were the third ring system to be discovered in the Solar System, after those of Saturn and Uranus. The main ring was discovered in…
The ring orbiting Saturn consists mostly of chunks of ice and dust. The small dark spot on Saturn is the shadow from Saturn's moon Enceladus.
The ring orbiting Saturn consists mostly of chunks of ice and dust. The small dark spot on Saturn is the shadow from Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Silhouette of Chariklo and its rings on 23 July 2017, revealed by occultation observations from various locations on Earth
Silhouette of Chariklo and its rings on 23 July 2017, revealed by occultation observations from various locations on Earth
Artist's depiction of Haumea's ring system
Artist's depiction of Haumea's ring system