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The rings around Saturn are composed of countless particles, ranging in size from tiny dust grains to larger boulders, that orbit the planet. These particles are mostly made up of water ice, with some rocky material mixed in. The rings are held in place by a combination of factors, including Saturn's gravity and the interactions between the particles themselves.

Saturn's rings are the most extensive and prominent in our solar system, but they are not unique to Saturn

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