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Once again another brilliant update has been provided for inquiring minds by none other than the Galactic Supreme Team of Nadine Box and Aubrey Flynn.
Through much time,effort, and research we have accomplished the very difficult task of gathering information on the stellar planet of Saturn.
Saturn,being not only the sixth planet but also the second largest planet from the sun, is an extraordinary creation in itself. This is so, primarily because of the many interesting details that can be seen when one researches this phenomenol planet. For example, Saturn is similar to Earth in its spherical shape but because of its fast rotation it is visibly flattened at its poles. Another interesting fact about Saturn is that one of its years is equivalent to 29.5 Earth years. Saturn's atmosphere is primarily composed of hydrogen in addition to little amounts of helium and methane. Another intriguing detail to Saturn's makeup is the fact that it is less dense than water. In fact, if the planet Earth had a big enough ocean, Saturn would be able to float on top of it. Although all of these features add to Saturn's uniquness, the most recognizable feature of Saturn would have to be its rings.
Saturn's ring system makes the planet one of the most exotic spheres in the galaxy. From far away Saturn's ring system bears a resemblance to a large cloud of debris arranged in a specific formation surrounding the planet. But, taking a closer look, Saturn's ring system is divided in- to several rings.The ring system also contains many gaps. The Cassini Division is the most noticible gap in the system. It divides the two bright- est rings, A ring and B ring. Most space scientists believed that the rings were whole sections, but the fact is that they are really made up of tiny, narrow ringlets.Researchers believe that the rings were formed as a result of impacts from comets and meteroids into larger moons, which broke apart and left their particles floating around in space. Saturn's gravitational pull was so strong, it pulled the particles into orbit and they became known as Saturn's famous rings. Examining the ring composotion, they seem to show a great amount of water. Although Saturn is a big planet and has a tremendous gravitational pull on just about anything passing by, it does have some help from some nearby neighbors. Two of Saturn's moons seem to help "hold" the ring particles in their orbit.
As shown by the Hubble Space Telescope, Saturn has 18 moons, more than its larger comrad, Jupiter. Even with this huge amount of satellites, the planet's satellite count seems to be growing. Hubble has discovered four objects which may be new moons. These "new moons" had been sighted in Voyager photographs but weren't paid any mind. One of Saturn's moons, Titan, has an almost stable atmosphere, but probably not stable enough for possible life formation. The orbits of Saturn's moons are pretty much synchronous orbits, except for Hyperion, which has a very chaotic orbit, and Phoebe. Their orbits are also very near circular, except for Iapetus and Phoebe.The moons are almost mainly composed of 30-40% rock and 60-70% ice water. They reflect most of the light that hits their surfaces.Phoebe reflects very little light and almost can't be seen if not looked for carefully.
Saturn is ,indeed, a very beautiful planet. Its rings make it more unique and add beauty, and its moons are simply amazing. Saturn is infamous for its many rings that seem like a rainbow that surrounds this large planet. People continue to be intrigued by this planet ,even though we can not inhabit it.
This concludes this update brought to you by the Galactic Supreme Team. Stay posted for further information.WE OUT!!!