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Saturn One Saturn year = 29 Earth years One Saturn year = 29 Earth years One Saturn day = 10 Earth hours One Saturn day = 10 Earth hours Saturn is named for the Roman god of harvest. Saturn is named for the Roman god of harvest. It is famous for its rings that are made of huge chunks of ice and tiny particles of dust and rock. It is famous for its rings that are made of huge chunks of ice and tiny particles of dust and rock.
Saturn At last count, Saturn has 60 moons. At last count, Saturn has 60 moons. Its largest moon, Titan, is bigger than Mercury! Its largest moon, Titan, is bigger than Mercury! Titan is the only moon known to have an atmosphere. Titan is the only moon known to have an atmosphere. Saturn is a very cold planet (-292°F to -249°F). Saturn is a very cold planet (-292°F to -249°F).
Pictures of Saturn
Saturn’s rings
Pictures of Saturn Size comparison of Saturn and Earth
Public domain images courtesy of NASA.