Figure 2: Simulation of Chariklo's Ring System (IMAGE)

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Figure 2: Simulation of Chariklo's Ring System

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Using a particle density equal to half of Chariklo's density, the overall structure can be maintained. In the close-up view (right) complicated, elongated structures are visible. These structures are called self-gravity wakes. The numbers along the axes indicate distances in km.

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Credit: Shugo Michikoshi (Kyoto Women's University/University of Tsukuba)

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