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    A giant moon collision may have given rise to Saturn’s iconic rings

    Nov 02, 2023 2 minutes

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    Acollision between two ancient icy moons that may have once orbited Saturn could have given rise to the planet’s iconic ring A system. Saturn is probably the most eyecatching planet in the Solar System, but it may also be one of the most mind-boggling. Surrounded by a series of

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