Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun.
It's the 2nd largest planet in our solar system.
Made mostly of hydrogen and helium (gas giant).
Has the most beautiful rings of any planet.
The rings are made of ice, dust, and rock.
Titan has a thick atmosphere and lakes of methane.
It has over 60 moons (Titan is the biggest).
Saturn spins fast—1 day = ~10.7 Earth hours.
It orbits the Sun every 29.5 Earth years.
It’s so light, it could float on water.
Winds on Saturn can blow at 1800 km/h.
No solid surface—just thick layers of gas.
Has a strong magnetic field.
Sometimes shows a hexagon-shaped storm at its north pole.
Visited by Cassini spacecraft (2004–2017).
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What are Saturn’s rings made of, and how old are they?
Why does Saturn have such a strong magnetic field, and how is it different from Earth's?
How does Saturn's rapid rotation affect its shape?
What causes the hexagonal storm at Saturn’s north pole?