The Origin of Rings

The origin of rings is one of the final arguments in a series explaining solar system formation. Liquid moons placed in circular orbits close to the planet (inside the Roche limit) will deposit ring material as they migrate. Once outside the limit, moons retain this material. Finally, the shape of the moon, Pan, is explained, using the same mechanism that forms rings.

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Journal of High Energy Physics Gravitation and Cosmology
Published
2025-01-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4236/jhepgc.2025.111003
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Astro and Planetary Science
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The Origin of Rings

Mark Linick
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The Origin of Rings

Mark Linick
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Abstract

The origin of rings is one of the final arguments in a series explaining solar system formation. Liquid moons placed in circular orbits close to the planet (inside the Roche limit) will deposit ring material as they migrate. Once outside the limit, moons retain this material. Finally, the shape of the moon, Pan, is explained, using the same mechanism that forms rings.

Journal of High Energy Physics Gravitation and CosmologyVol. 11(01)
California State University, Long Beach (US)
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Astro and Planetary Science
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