Saturn's Rings Formed From Large Moon Destruction 115
Matt_dk writes "The formation of Saturn's rings has been one of the classical if not eternal questions in astronomy. But one researcher has provided a provocative new theory to answer that question. Robin Canup from the Southwest Research Institute has uncovered evidence that the rings came from a large, Titan-sized moon that was destroyed as it spiraled into a young Saturn."
that's no moon! (Score:4, Funny)
sorry.
Re:that's no moon! (Score:5, Funny)
No, you're not.
Re:that's no moon! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Bad Headlines! No biscuits! (Score:5, Funny)
It has a nice "ring" to it? Seriously? Be ashamed.
Re:Bad Headlines! No biscuits! (Score:3, Funny)
Yes, and t'was a silly place, as you'll recall. Best not to go there.
Wrong (Score:5, Funny)
God liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Re:that's no moon! (Score:4, Funny)
video? (Score:4, Funny)
I will believe this when I see the CGI video of a moon exploding as it spirals into Saturn.
yesterdays news (Score:1, Funny)
And this is news? This must have happened millions of years ago!