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2 days ago · Cassini space probe view of the unilluminated side of Saturn's rings (May 9, 2007). The dense main rings extend from 7,000 km (4,300 mi) to 80,000 km (50,000 mi) away from Saturn's equator, whose radius is 60,300 km (37,500 mi) (see Major subdivisions ).
14 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 ...
5 days ago · Saturn truly showcases the wonders of our solar system and reminds us of the extraordinary nature of the cosmos. FAQs. 1. What is the size of Saturn? Saturn is the second-largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of approximately 116,460 kilometers. 2. How many moons does Saturn have?
4 days ago · Dec. 21, 2023 — A new photo of Saturn was taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on October 22, 2023, when the ringed planet was approximately 850 million miles from Earth. Hubble's ultra-sharp...
2 days ago · Winds On Saturn Are Over 1000 Miles Per Hour Saturn’s atmosphere is a dynamic and turbulent place, with winds reaching speeds of over 1,000 miles per hour (about 1,600 kilometers per hour).
14 hours ago · One astronomical unit (about 150 million kilometres; 93 million miles) is defined as the mean distance between the centres of the Sun and the Earth. The instantaneous distance varies by about ± 2.5 million km or 1.55 million miles as Earth moves from perihelion on ~ January 3rd to aphelion on ~ July 4th.
1 day ago · Mars is the second smallest planet in the solar system, only larger than Mercury and slightly more than half the size of Earth. It has an equatorial radius of 3,396 km (2,110 miles) and a mean polar radius of 3,379 km (2,100 miles).
