Researchers propose three explanations for ring changes
1 Sep 15 · 8d ago · 3 articles · 2 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 1
Study authors offered three possible explanations: JWST's superior resolution revealed previously unseen density variations; actual physical changes occurred in the rings' material or grain structure; or JWST detected wavelength-dependent optical properties reflecting composition and grain size variations.
“Our results force us to reconsider how dynamic small bodies with rings may be, even those far from planetary gravitational influences.”
Pablo Santos-SanzPablo Santos-Sanz Lead researcher, Institute of Astrophysics of AndalusiaYücel Kilic Postdoctoral researcher, Institute of Astrophysics of AndalusiaJames Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Space observatory
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James Webb reveals Chariklo’s mysterious rings are changing faster than expected The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed surprising changes in the rings around Chariklo, a small object orbiting between Saturn and Uranus. Over just a few years, its inner ring became more opaque while its outer ring became less opaque. The results suggest that…
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