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Where did tethys live?
At saturns rings which is were are some of the moons are also there
What is saturns planet known for.?
The rings that it has and the moons that orbit around it.
What are the main colors of Saturns moons?
saturns moons are a reddish color
Why are three of saturns satellites atlas Prometheus and Pandora called shepherd moons?
They keep Saturn's rings in order.
Why are three of saturns satellites- atlas Prometheus and Pandora - called shepherd moons?
They keep Saturn's rings in order.
When was Saturns moons disovered?
saturns main moons were discovered in 1655 and 1671-1684
Why three of saturns satellites atlas Prometheus and Pandora called shepherd moons?
They keep Saturn's rings in order.
What is saturns unique feature?
Not sure there is anything: all the outer planets have rings, the two gas giants have many moons etc.
What is saturns most unique feature?
Not sure there is anything: all the outer planets have rings, the two gas giants have many moons etc.
What causes the gaps in saturns rings?
The gaps in Saturn's rings are primarily caused by the gravitational forces exerted by its moons. Moons passing through these gaps can create disturbances in the ring particles' orbits, leading to gaps. Other factors such as orbital resonances with moons or shepherd moons can also contribute to the formation of gaps.
Where is saturns rings located?
Around Saturns equatorial diameter, as has to be the case
Why are three of Saturns satellites called the shepards moons?
Three of Saturn's moons—Prometheus, Pandora, and Janus—are known as shepherd moons because they help maintain the structure of Saturn's rings. Their gravitational influence keeps the ring particles in place, preventing them from spreading out and creating gaps within the rings. This dynamic interaction allows these moons to "shepherd" the material around them, contributing to the distinct features and boundaries observed in Saturn's rings.
