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The Mystery Behind Saturn's Rings May Have Finally Been Solved

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The origin of Saturn's rings has puzzled researchers for many years (Credit: NASA/ Hubbiesite.org)

The origin of Saturn's beautiful rings and the reason for the planet's unusually large 27 degree-tilt on its axis has puzzled astronomers for decades. Scientists had initially believed that the rings had been a part of the planet since its formation billions of years ago. However, recent research indicates that the planet acquired them sometime between 100 and 200 million years ago.