Planets
Saturn
The ringed giant of the Solar System
About Saturn
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and is famous for its magnificent ring system. It is the second-largest planet and is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.
Scientific Facts
Saturn has a diameter of 116,460 km. Its rings span up to 282,000 km but are only about 10 meters thick. It has 146 known moons.
Interesting Facts
Saturn is the least dense planet – it would float in water. Its moon Titan has a thick atmosphere and liquid methane lakes.
Fun Facts
Saturn's rings are made of ice and rock. Some of Saturn's moons create gaps in the rings.
Discovery
Known since ancient times; first observed with telescope by Galileo in 1610.