Q. The saturn rings were discovered by
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Galileo
Explanation: The rings of Saturn were discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610 when he first observed Saturn using his telescope.
However, due to the limitations of his telescope, Galileo initially thought the rings were two large moons or handles on either side of Saturn.
Later, in 1655, Christiaan Huygens correctly identified them as rings using a more powerful telescope.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Copernicus → Developed the heliocentric model but did not observe Saturn's rings.
(B) Newton → Formulated the laws of motion and gravity but did not discover Saturn's rings.
(D) None of the above → Incorrect, as Galileo was the first to observe them.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Galileo.
However, due to the limitations of his telescope, Galileo initially thought the rings were two large moons or handles on either side of Saturn.
Later, in 1655, Christiaan Huygens correctly identified them as rings using a more powerful telescope.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Copernicus → Developed the heliocentric model but did not observe Saturn's rings.
(B) Newton → Formulated the laws of motion and gravity but did not discover Saturn's rings.
(D) None of the above → Incorrect, as Galileo was the first to observe them.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Galileo.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The rings of Saturn were discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610 when he first observed Saturn using his telescope.
However, due to the limitations of his telescope, Galileo initially thought the rings were two large moons or handles on either side of Saturn.
Later, in 1655, Christiaan Huygens correctly identified them as rings using a more powerful telescope.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Copernicus → Developed the heliocentric model but did not observe Saturn's rings.
(B) Newton → Formulated the laws of motion and gravity but did not discover Saturn's rings.
(D) None of the above → Incorrect, as Galileo was the first to observe them.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Galileo.
However, due to the limitations of his telescope, Galileo initially thought the rings were two large moons or handles on either side of Saturn.
Later, in 1655, Christiaan Huygens correctly identified them as rings using a more powerful telescope.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Copernicus → Developed the heliocentric model but did not observe Saturn's rings.
(B) Newton → Formulated the laws of motion and gravity but did not discover Saturn's rings.
(D) None of the above → Incorrect, as Galileo was the first to observe them.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) Galileo.