Nice surprise for astronomy buffs

Started by Jardine, March 26, 2014, 10:37:33 AM

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Jardine

March 26, 2014, 10:37:33 AM  
They found a distant asteroid with rings!

How about that?

(presscon today with the particulars)

hm insulators

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March 26, 2014, 05:09:38 PM  
That's the first I've heard of it; I was on my astronomy forum earlier today and didn't see anything about it. I'll have to double check.
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March 27, 2014, 10:07:07 AM  
Here's an article:
http://www.universetoday.com/110720/surprise-asteroid-hosts-a-two-ring-circus-above-its-surface/
(Keep in mind: all images on that page are artwork, not actual photos - the discovery was not made via traditional direct-imaging.)
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