When Were the Rings of Uranus Discovered

question 14

Multiple Choice

When were the rings of Uranus discovered?

• A)during an occultation of a star by the planet and its rings
• B)during an eclipse of one of the moons by the rings
• C)when Uranus and the rings passed behind Jupiter
• D)during an encounter by the Voyager 1 space probe

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