Discovering the Beauty of Astronomical Rings and Moons
Astronomical objects with rings and moons are among the most interesting structures in space. Saturn is perhaps the most well-known planet that possesses a system of visible rings, which are made up primarily of ice particles ranging in size from tiny grains to large boulders. Many other planets have faint or difficult-to-see ring systems as well, including Uranus, Neptune, and Jupiter's moon Ganymede. Some smaller bodies within our solar system also exhibit these features - such as Chariklo (an asteroid) and Chiron (a centaur). The combination of a ringed structure along with one