Great information on the night sky

This article provides information on the Cassini, the rings of Saturn, and some theories on the ring formation. The article also provides information on when planets are visible in our nigh... See More

This article provides information on the Cassini, the rings of Saturn, and some theories on the ring formation. The article also provides information on when planets are visible in our night sky and a calendar of celestial events. The calendar is no longer accurate since it was written for 2008, however the article does include a link to starcharts that are accurate. This article is a great resource for content knowledge of the objects visible in our night sky.

What is the connection between rings and moons?

Most people are aware that the planet Saturn has rings. Many people are unaware of other planets that also have rings. More importantly many scientists are not sure how the rings were form... See More

Most people are aware that the planet Saturn has rings. Many people are unaware of other planets that also have rings. More importantly many scientists are not sure how the rings were formed. More than one theory is in place. Reading this article will help understand how the rings are maintained and the different views about ring formation.