The rings of Uranus were
A) predicted theoretically because of the planet's similarity to Saturn.
B) first discovered while observing the occultation of a star by the Uranian system.
C) first discovered by Voyager 2 on its flyby in 1986.
D) first observed by Galileo.

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The rings of Uranus were first discovered in 1977 while astronomers were observing the occultation of a star by the Uranian system. This method involves watching a planet pass in front of a star, which can reveal rings or other objects around the planet when they block or dim the star's light.

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