First Astronomy

Giant rings encircle young exoplanet

Stretching 90 million kilometers from their center, stripes of dust probably crafted by moons

Exoplanet J1407b

RING AROUND THE PLANET   Thirty-seven rings sculpted by unseen moons surround the exoplanet J1407b in this artist’s illustration.

Ron Miller

By Christopher Crockett

- More than 2 years ago

Move over, Saturn. The rings around exoplanet J1407b have got you beat by a long shot.