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The rings of Saturn are made primarily of ice particles, rocky debris, and dust.

Why it is true

These rings extend for hundreds of thousands of kilometers but are incredibly thin, being only about ten meters thick in most places, making them one of the most impressive sights in the solar system.

Source: Planetary Science

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