The Planets: Saturn #6
Introduction:
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest planet in our solar system. Adorned with thousands of beautiful ringlets, Saturn is unique among the planets. It is not the only planet to have rings – made of chunks of ice and rock – but none are as spectacular or as complicated as Saturn's. Like fellow gas giant Jupiter, Saturn is a massive ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium. If compared, it is easy to see why Saturn and Jupiter have been designated as relatives. From atmospheric composition to rotation, these two planets are extremely similar. Because of these factors, Saturn was named after the father of the god Jupiter in Roman mythology. It is made mostly of hydrogen and has a density which is less than water – which technically means that Saturn would float. The layers of hydrogen get denser further into the planet, eventually becoming metallic and leading to a hot interior core.
By the Numbers:
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Mass:
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568,319,000,000,000,000 billion kg (95.16 x Earth)
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Equatorial Diameter:
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120,536 km
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Polar Diameter:
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108,728 km
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Equatorial Circumference:
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365,882 km
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Known Moons:
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62
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Notable Moons:
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Titan, Rhea & Enceladus
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Known Rings:
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30+ (7 Groups)
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Orbit Distance:
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1,426,666,422 km (9.58 AU)
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Orbit Period:
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10,755.70 Earth days (29.45 Earth years)
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Surface Temperature:
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-139 °C
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First Record:
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8th Century BC
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Recorded By:
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Assyrians
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Click here for an interacive learning expierence. Use this link for assistance with questions.
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N 43 A.BCD W 77 2E.FGH
A = The number of the second spacecraft listed on the website that visited Saturn
B = Saturn has manny moons. What is the sum of the digits in the number of moons.
C = The second digit in the number of years it takes saturn to orbit the sun.
D = The last digit in the number of kilograms (kg) per m3
E = Identify the most famous moon of Saturn. Convert each letter in the moons name to numbers. Subtract the fourth letter from the second letter in the name.
F = Identify who discovered Saturn (hint: he is male). Add the last 2 digits from the year he was born and subtract the month he died.
G = The second digit in Saturns surface temperature acording to the website, in fahrenheit. Hint: convert
H = The second digit in the kilometers per hour at which Saturns surface winds travel at.
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