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there s an asteroid (technically, a minor planet having a diameter of ≈250 km) named 10199 Chariklo that has its own ring system. It is the smallest known celestial body to have a ring system.

Jun 20, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: there’s an asteroid (technically, a minor planet having a diameter of ≈250 km) named ‘10199 Chariklo’ that has its own ring system. It is the smallest known celestial body to have a ring system.

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