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7 hours ago · Introduction to Saturn's Rings and their Composition. Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in our solar system, is known for its mesmerizing rings. Stretching out over 170,000 miles (275,000 kilometers), these rings are made up of countless particles, ranging in size from tiny grains of dust to larger rocks and ...
7 hours ago · a satellite of Saturn, the twelfth closest to the planet, discovered by Cassini in 1684, being icy with a partly cratered and partly smooth surface (diameter 1,120 km)
7 hours ago · The distance between the Moon and Earth varies from around 356,400 km (221,500 mi) to 406,700 km (252,700 mi) (apogee), making the Moon's distance and apparent size fluctuate up to 14%. On average the Moon's angular diameter is about 0.52°, roughly the same apparent size as the Sun (see § Eclipses).
7 hours ago · Size comparison between Phobos, Deimos and the Moon (right) Phobos has dimensions of 26 km × 23 km × 18 km, and retains too little mass to be rounded under its own gravity. Phobos does not have an atmosphere due to its low mass and low gravity. It is one of the least reflective bodies in the Solar System, with an albedo of about 0.071.
1 day ago · Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It is a terrestrial planet and is the closest in mass and size to its orbital neighbour Earth. Venus is notable for having the densest atmosphere of the terrestrial planets, composed mostly of carbon dioxide with a thick, global sulfuric acid cloud cover.
7 hours ago · This is a list of officially named craters in the Solar System as named by IAU's Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature.As of 2017, there is a total of 5,223 craters on 40 astronomical bodies, which includes minor planets (asteroids and dwarf planets), planets, and natural satellites.
7 hours ago · 太阳系. 这是一张以逆序排列的 太阳系天体半径列表 。. 太阳、木星、土星在这张表里使用平均 半径 测量容积。. 大部分的球形 天体 如大 行星 ，使用赤道半径。. 对于不规则天体，使用三个方向的轴进行测量。. 表格的顺序与 太阳系天体质量列表 是不同的 ...
