The Rings of Saturn Are in Which Plane with Respect

question 340

Multiple Choice

The rings of Saturn are in which plane with respect to the planetary system?

• A) orbital plane of Saturn around the Sun
• B) equatorial plane of Saturn
• C) plane inclined at an angle to both the orbital and equatorial planes of the planet and to the ecliptic plane, which is why they can be easily seen face-on from Earth
• D) ecliptic plane

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