Ring World

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Duration: 20 minutes

Saturn is one of the largest planets and the beautiful system of rings surrounding it makes it the most distinctive in the solar system. But how were the rings formed and what effect do Saturn's many moons have upon them? Sir Patrick Moore is joined by Professor Michele Dougherty and Professor Carl Murray, while Pete Lawrence and Paul Abel demonstrate the best way to observe Saturn during May.

Last on

Sat 8 May 2010 18:10 BBC Two only on Northern Ireland

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Credits

Presenter
Patrick Moore
Presenter
Chris Lintott
Producer
Paul Vanezis
Executive Producer
William Lyons

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