Exploring the Mysteries of Astronomical Ring Systems: A Guide for Curious Teens
Astronomical objects rings are fascinating structures found in our solar system and beyond. The most well-known example is Saturn's stunning set of planetary rings, composed mainly of ice particles that glitter like diamonds against the planet's shadowy backdrop. However, other planets have their own unique ring systems too – for instance Neptune has five thin outer arcs made up of dust and rocks from its moons. Beyond our planetary neighbourhood there are even more intriguing types of astronomical object with rings; pulsar wind nebulae shaped by jet streams or protoplanetary discs surrounding young stars mark just a few examples