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Mimas Tugs on a Ring
Picture: NASA/JPL |

Mimas Tugs on a Ring
Cassini's small moon, Mimas, is responsible for the large gap between rings seen in this image, scientists say. Mimas can be seen at the top right of the photo. The faint ring just to the right of the bright rings is pulled out of line by the moon's gravitational pull.



Picture: NASA/JPL |

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