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Chariklo Rings 3D Explorer vs alternatives
Chariklo Rings 3D Explorer places the smallest known ring system and Saturn's giant ring system on one consistent 3D scale so a reader can toggle between them and feel the size gap directly - a printed astronomy reference wins as a fixed citable source for the 2014 discovery paper's exact numbers; a Saturn-only 3D viewer wins for detail on Saturn's ring structure alone.
| Option | Strength | Access | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chariklo Rings 3D Explorer (this page) | One consistent scale toggles between Chariklo's rings and Saturn's for a direct size comparison | Free, in browser | Simplified body shape, ring widths enlarged for visibility |
| Printed astronomy reference / the 2014 Nature paper | Fixed, citable source for the exact discovery figures | Library / journal access | No interactive 3D scale comparison |
| Saturn Rings 3D Explorer (this site) | More detail on Saturn's own ring structure | Free, in browser | No Chariklo or small-body ring comparison |
Key published figures
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Chariklo mean diameter | about 250 km |
| Saturn equatorial radius | about 60,268 km |
| Saturn main ring span (D-A) | about 66,900 km to about 136,780 km from center |
Start with the step-by-step guide or when to use. Open the Chariklo Rings 3D Explorer.
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