The rings of Saturn are in which plane with respect to the planetary system?
A) orbital plane of Saturn around the Sun
B) equatorial plane of Saturn
C) plane inclined at an angle to both the orbital and equatorial planes of the planet and to the ecliptic plane, which is why they can be easily seen face-on from Earth
D) ecliptic plane

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The rings of Saturn are in the equatorial plane of Saturn. This alignment means that the rings are oriented along Saturn's equator, making them parallel to the planet's rotation axis.

The Rings of Saturn Are in Which Plane with Respect