1. Saturn The second largest planet in the solar system. The second largest planet in the solar system. Saturn gives off a lot of energy caused by helium raining out of the atmosphere and sinking to the core. So… Saturn is still forming! Saturn gives off a lot of energy caused by helium raining out of the atmosphere and sinking to the core. So… Saturn is still forming! The composition of Saturn's atmosphere includes more sulfur. This adds to Saturn's overall yellow appearance. The composition of Saturn's atmosphere includes more sulfur. This adds to Saturn's overall yellow appearance.

2. The Rings of Saturn Although the gas giants have rings, Saturn’s rings are the largest. Although the gas giants have rings, Saturn’s rings are the largest. The rings consist of icy particles that range in size from a few centimeters to several meters across. The rings consist of icy particles that range in size from a few centimeters to several meters across.

3. Saturn’s Moons Saturn has 59 moons. Saturn has 59 moons. Saturn's moon Titan is one of the few moons in the Solar System with much of an atmosphere. It is also one of the largest moons in the Solar System. Saturn's moon Titan is one of the few moons in the Solar System with much of an atmosphere. It is also one of the largest moons in the Solar System.

4. NASA Goes to Saturn The Cassini spacecraft was launched October 13, 1997 and arrived at Saturn on July 1, 2004. The Cassini spacecraft was launched October 13, 1997 and arrived at Saturn on July 1, 2004. This spacecraft was designed to study Saturn’s rings, its moons, and its atmosphere. This spacecraft was designed to study Saturn’s rings, its moons, and its atmosphere.

5. Saturn’s Orbit: The sixth orbital path from the sun.

6. Saturn Distance from sun Distance from sun Period of rotation Period of rotation Period of revolution Period of revolution Diameter Diameter Surface temperature Surface temperature Surface gravity Surface gravity 1.3 light-hours 10 hours, 39 minutes 29 years, 155 days 120,536 km -185°C 92% of Earth’s