Chiming in to agree with BA.
The moon (or any satellite large enough to cause significant tides) would decimate the rings. Some scientists argue that without a moon, life wouldn't have
gotten started nearly as soon as it did (if at all).
Also of note:
The gaps in the rings are caused by shepherd moons, that clear out pathways between the bands.
The rings would have appeared more blue/green due to reflected light from the earth.
But the pictures where pretty
-Terry
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"so listen up boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing to happen to you today"
TF2: Spy
The moon (or any satellite large enough to cause significant tides) would decimate the rings. Some scientists argue that without a moon, life wouldn't have
gotten started nearly as soon as it did (if at all).
Also of note:
The gaps in the rings are caused by shepherd moons, that clear out pathways between the bands.
The rings would have appeared more blue/green due to reflected light from the earth.
But the pictures where pretty
-Terry
-----
"so listen up boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing to happen to you today"
TF2: Spy