Saturn's Moon Mimas, a Snowplough in the Planet's Rings (IMAGE)

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Saturn's Moon Mimas, a Snowplough in the Planet's Rings

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10 million years ago, Saturn's moons moved inwards, opening up the Cassini Division. In 40 million years time, the moons will have moved out far enough for it to close up again.

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Cassini, Dante, Baillié and Noyelles

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