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Sep 29, 2020 · A total of 82 confirmed moons, surpassing even Jupiter, which has 79. There could be even more hidden moons that orbit around Saturn, and as such, this gas giant will be from now on not only recognized for its prominent rings but also its numerous moons. The Moons of Saturn.
Four spacecraft have visited the Saturn system, but only Cassini actually orbited the ringed planet. Doing so bought Cassini time – more than a decade – to linger and watch Saturn’s exotic zoo of 80-plus moons like no spacecraft before.
Four spacecraft have visited the Saturn system, but only Cassini actually orbited the ringed planet. Doing so bought Cassini time – more than a decade – to linger and watch Saturn’s exotic zoo of 80-plus moons like no spacecraft before.
Surface. Atmosphere. Magnetosphere. Introduction. Like fellow gas giant Jupiter, Saturn is a massive ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium. Saturn is not the only planet to have rings, but none are as spectacular or as complex as Saturn's. Saturn also has dozens of moons.
Apr 23, 2014 · Yes, Saturn has at least 150 moons and moonlets in total, though only 62 have confirmed orbits and only 53 have been given official names. Most of these moons are small, icy bodies that...
May 6, 2015 · Saturn. As of June 8, 2023, Saturn has 146 moons. And that’s not counting Saturn’s beautiful rings! Saturn’s moons have great names like Mimas, Enceladus, and Tethys. One of these moons, named Titan, even has its own atmosphere, which is very unusual for a moon.
Jun 15, 2023 · Saturn has 145 moons recognized by the International Astronomical Union. The number of moons increased substantially in May 2023 when 62 new moons were discovered by a team led by Edward...
