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Saturn ( ) is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in the Solar System, after Jupiter. Saturn, along with Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, is classified as a gas giant. Together, these four planets are sometimes referred to as the Jovian planets, where Jovian is the adjectival form of Jupiter.

Saturn is named after the Roman god Saturnus, equated to the Greek Kronos (the Titan father of Zeus) and the Babylonian Ninurta. Saturn's symbol represents the god's sickle (Unicode: ).

The planet Saturn is composed of hydrogen, with small proportions of helium and trace elements. The interior consists of a small core of rock and ice, surrounded by a thick layer of metallic hydrogen and a gaseous outer layer. The outer atmosphere is generally bland in appearance, although long-lived features can appear. Wind speeds on Saturn can reach 1800 km/h, significantly faster than those on Jupiter. Saturn has a planetary magnetic field intermediate in strength between that of Earth and the more powerful field around Jupiter.

Saturn has a prominent system of rings, consisting mostly of ice particles with a smaller amount of rocky debris and dust. Sixty known moons orbit the planet. Titan, Saturn's largest and the Solar System's second largest moon (after Jupiter's Ganymede), is larger than the planet Mercury and is the only moon in the Solar System to possess a significant atmosphere.

Physical characteristics

Due to a combination of its lower density, rapid rotation, and fluid state, Saturn is an oblate spheroid; that is, it is flattened at the poles and bulges at the equator. Its equatorial and polar radii differ by almost 10%—60 268 km vs. 54 364 km. The other gas planets are also oblate, but to a lesser extent. Saturn is the only planet of the Solar System that is less dense than water. Although Saturn's core is considerably denser than water, the average specific density of the planet is 0.69 g/cm³ due to the gaseous atmosphere. Saturn is only 95 Earth masses, compared to Jupiter, which is 318 times the mass of the Earth but only about 20% larger than Saturn.

Internal structure

Though there is little direct information about Saturn's internal structure, it is thought that its interior is similar to that of Jupiter, having a small rocky core surrounded mostly by hydrogen and helium. The rocky core is similar in composition to the Earth, but denser. Above this, there is a thicker liquid metallic hydrogen layer, followed by a layer of liquid hydrogen and helium, and in the outermost 1000 km a gaseous atmosphere. Traces of various ices are also present. The core region is estimated to be about 9–22 times the mass of the Earth. Saturn has a very hot interior, reaching 11 700 °C at the core, and it radiates 2.5 times more energy into space than it receives from the Sun. Most of the extra energy is generated by the Kelvin-Helmholtz mechanism (slow gravitational compression), but this alone may not be sufficient to explain Saturn's heat production. An additional proposed mechanism by which Saturn may generate some of its heat is the "raining out" of droplets of helium deep in Saturn's interior, the droplets of helium releasing heat by friction as they fall down through the lighter hydrogen.

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Saturn Observation Campaign

Lists Saturn viewing events for the Saturn opposition occurring on February 10, 2007, and offers a month-by-month viewing guide for the ringed planet.soc.jpl.nasa.gov/viewing.cfm

Saturn Daily: Your Portal to the Ringed World

Features Saturn and Titan news, science, and technology. Learn about the latest Cassini, Huygens, and Earth-based observations and discoveries.www.saturndaily.com/

Saturn - Windows to the Universe

Detailed look at the sixth planet from the Sun, best known for its spectacular set of rings. Includes notes on the myths about the planet, space missions, and facts on Saturn's surface, moons and rings, and atmosphere.www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/saturn/saturn.html

Saturn's Ring System

Includes animations and images of Saturn's rings, which are composed of water ice. The images are primarily from Voyager 1 and Voyager 2's visit in the system in the early 1980s.ringmaster.arc.nasa.gov/saturn/saturn.html

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News about Saturn

2010 Opel Astra Setting Sail For Somewhere [2011 Saturn Astra]

JalopnikThis 2010 Opel Astra looks to be strapped down and ready to ship out. Maybe it's on its way to America, where we'll know it as the 2011 Saturn Astra. Wherever it's going, expect the likes of the new...http://jalopnik.com/400077/2010-opel-astra-setting-sail-for-...

Jupiter And Saturn Full Of Liquid Metal Helium

SpaceDailyby Staff Writers Berkeley CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2008 A strange, metal brew lies buried deep within Jupiter and Saturn, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and in London.http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Jupiter_And_Saturn_Full_Of...

Jupiter, Saturn: Filled with liquid alloy?

UPILONDON, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- British and U.S. scientists say giant, gaseous planets such as Jupiter and Saturn may be filled with a liquid metal alloy of helium and hydrogen.http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2008/08/07/Jupiter_Saturn_Fi...

Could Jupiter and Saturn Contain Liquid Metal Helium?

Universe TodayThe interiors of the two gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn, are pretty extreme places. With atmospheric pressures of around 70 million Earth atmospheres, the phases of material become a bit difficult to understand. Usually when we think of a liquid metal, we have thoughts about liquid mercury at room temperature (or the reassembling liquid metal [...]http://www.universetoday.com/2008/08/07/could-jupiter-and-sa...

Cassini Prepares to Swoop by Saturn's Geyser-Spewing Moon

PhysOrg(PhysOrg.com) -- Fractures, or "tiger stripes," where icy jets erupt on Saturn's moon Enceladus will be the target of a close flyby by the Cassini spacecraft on Monday, Aug. 11.http://www.physorg.com/news137340375.html

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GM extends its employee discount offer

MSNBCThe discount now include 2009 Silverado pickups, certain Saturn models, more Cadillac models, and Hummer H2 and H3 sport utility vehicles, among others.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26524512/

New maps detail solar system objects

MSNBCUpcoming targets for mapping include the planet Mercury and eight of Saturn's moons, such as frozen Enceladus with its icy geysers, as well as Earth's moon.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26515592/

The September 2008 Sky

FreeportJournal StandardSaturn can be found in the eastern predawn sky later in September. Saturn will be slightly above and to the left of the moon on Sept. 27, looking like a golden star during morning twilight.http://www.journalstandard.com/entertainment/x256659221/The-...

Mars wins challenge trophy

star.com.myMercury was third after a 3-0 win over Saturn. The championship was organised by the Divine Life Society Bandar Country Homes and Pusat Bandar Country Homes MIC for the second consecutive year.http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/9/4/cen...

Bon Jovi Gives $1 Million for Housing

Walletpop.comThe event was a partnership between Saturn, Detroit area Saturn retailers, Jon Bon Jovi's Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Detroit, and U-SNAP-BAC.http://www.walletpop.com/article/_a/bbdp/bon-jovi-gives-1-mi...

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Saturn

Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, has the most spectacular set of rings in the solar system. We now know that Saturn has moons in addition to its complex ring system.http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link%3D/saturn/saturn.html

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Saturn of Kings Automall serves the greater Cincinnati area with new sedans, coupes, and SUV's. We are the perfect Hamilton Saturn dealer also serving the Hillsboro and Fairfield ... http://www.saturnofkingsautomall.com/

Saturn of Beechmont - A Cincinnati Saturn dealer, serving as a ...

Saturn of Beechmont is a Cincinnati Saturn dealer, also serving as a Hamilton County Saturn dealer, and Ohio Saturn dealer, with a large inventory of new and used cars, trucks and ... http://www.beechmontsaturn.com/
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Answers for Saturn

TeeVee

How do I change the spark plugs in my 1996 Saturn wagon?

TeeVeeremove the four wires on the top of the engine. pull up and twist. remove plugs, gap new plugs, place plugs in hole, tighten them up, and reinstall wires. good luck!
Lil Dani

How can i hook up an amp in a 03 saturn ion without changing the radio?

Lil Dani
kbilyak04

What is the bright star right next to Saturn?

kbilyak04You're probably seeing Venus, although that isn't a star.
alexander

How did the ancients know that Jupiter, and not Saturn or Venus, was the largest planet in the solar system?

alexanderThey didn't. I suspect Jupiter got to be the boss and not Venus because Jupiter moves all across the sky, while Venus is tied to the Sun. And Jupiter trumps Saturn because it's brighter. In mythology,...
mstoro23

How can I get my 2001 Saturn's seatbelts to retract properly again?

mstoro23The seatbelt tensioner needs to be adjusted or replaced. Go to a certified GM dealership.

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