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The Rings of Uranus
⭐ MasteredUranus has a set of faint, dark rings made of dust and rocks. They were discovered in 1977 when scientists watched a star dim as the rings passed in front of it.
💡 Fun fact
Uranus is tilted almost on its side, so its rings look like they are standing up.
All about The Rings of Uranus
Uranus has a set of faint, dark rings made of dust and rocks. They were discovered in 1977 when astronomers noticed a star dim briefly as the rings passed in front of it.
Uranus is tilted almost on its side, so its rings appear to circle the planet from top to bottom. Scientists are still studying how the rings formed and why they are so narrow.
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