Now We Know Why Jupiter Doesn't Have Big, Glorious Rings Like Saturn - ScienceAlert

Given its similarities to its neighbor, Saturn, it seems natural to ask why Jupiter doesn't also have a magnificent, extensive system of visible rings.

Given its similarities to its neighbor, Saturn, it seems natural to ask why Jupiter doesn't also have a magnificent, extensive system of visible rings. Alas, it's not the reality. While Jupiter does… [+4168 chars]

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