Cassini's 'Grand Finale' Dives Could Show How Quickly Saturn's Rings Will Fade
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - 11:31
in Astronomy & Space
New research suggests Saturn's rings may last a billion years before fading away — and Cassini's ring dives will help test the theory.
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