Eric Ralls, earth.com Staff writer In 1610, Galileo Galilei, renowned as the pioneer of modern astronomy, first laid eyes on Saturn’s magnificent rings. His initial observations through an early, rudimentary telescope led him to describe these celestial features as resembling “ears.” Now, centuries later, the marvels of Saturn’s rings are accessible to anyone equipped with … Continue reading Saturn’s magnificent rings will vanish in just 18 months.