Hanayama Level 5 Puzzle: Equa

We have created a puzzle that takes on a spherical shape of an astronmical model composed of a planet and its surrounding ring. The planet positioned tightly inside the ring looks as if it cannot be taken out, and all you can do with it is rotate it on its axis. Or is this really the case?

Hanayama is known worldwide for challenging puzzles and quality manufacturing. Can you take the pieces apart, then put them back together again? Hanayama cast metal brain teasers have 6 levels of difficulty, and each puzzle is Mensa-rated.

Level 5 puzzles are considered difficult by most puzzlers.