Q. Consider the following:
Saturn
Jupiter
Uranus
Neptune
Which among the above have their own planetary ring systems?
Answer: All 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:
- Saturn: Saturn is famous for its stunning ring system, which is made up of countless small ice particles and rock fragments that orbit the planet.
- Jupiter: Jupiter has several faint rings that are composed of small dust particles that have been ejected from its moons.
- Uranus: Uranus has a set of narrow, dark rings that are made up of small rocks and ice particles.
- Neptune: Neptune has a single, very faint ring that was discovered by the Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1989.
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