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Hidden Moon Holds Rings of Mysterious Object Between Jupiter and Neptune

10 March 2024

Scientists have discovered that a hidden moon may be responsible for holding together the rings of a strange comet-like object located between Jupiter and Neptune. Computer simulations suggest that this unseen moonlet plays a crucial role in maintaining the narrow rings around the distant minor planet Chariklo. The findings provide valuable insights into the dynamics of celestial objects in the outer regions of our solar system.