The rings of Uranus - Theory

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Jun 1977

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Nature, vol. 267, June 16, 1977, p. 590-593. NSF-supported research.

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Natural Satellites, Oberon, Orbit Perturbation, Ring Structures, Uranus (Planet), Ariel, Circular Orbits, Oblate Spheroids, Resonance, Saturn Rings, Three Body Problem, Titania

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The rings encircling the planet Uranus, which were discovered by Elliot et al. (1977), are compared with the rings of Saturn. In the case of Uranus the rings are exceedingly narrow. It is pointed out that resonances with satellites would provide the explanation for the presence of orbiting material in such narrow lanes. The proposed theory is considered in terms of celestial mechanics. The products of satellite masses are presented in a table. It appears that the combinations of Ariel and Titania and of Ariel and Oberon would dominate.

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