JOURNAL ARTICLE

Explore Exorings.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2023, v. 146, n. 1. P. 57 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hannikainen, Diana 3 of 3

Abstract

Material in the Hill sphere of a young planetary system is a vast structure, such as that of J1407b (above), which is some 200 times more extensive than Saturn's rings. Further analysis revealed that the ring system is huge, with some 30 rings spanning around 120 million kilometers in diameter. OBSERVING Pro-Am Conjunction We know that rings encircle the giant planets in our solar system - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all orbit the Sun accompanied by an entourage of rings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2023/07, Vol. 146, Issue 1, p57
  • Document Type:Question & Answer
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:163776324
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