Even dwarf planets like Chariklo and Haumea have rings. "What makes Quaoar’s ring unique, however, is where it is found relative to Quaoar itself," the agency said.

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A planet’s moons can also influence its ring system. For example, Jupiter has rings just like the other gas giants, but its rings are smaller and fainter than Saturn's.

Uranus’ dim inner and outer rings are also visible in this image, including the elusive Zeta ring—the extremely faint and diffuse ring closest to the planet. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI ...

While it is rare, Quaoar is not the only dwarf planet to have a ring. Two others, Chariklo and Haumea, have been detected through ground-based observations, according to the ESA.

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