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Saturn

  • How many spacecraft have been to Saturn?
  • How old is Saturn?
  • How long does it take Saturn to go around the Sun?
  • How long is a day on Saturn?
  • Where is Saturn?
  • How many moons does Saturn have?
  • If I stood on Saturn would I sink?
  • What color is Saturn?
  • What is Saturn made of?
  • How did Saturn get its name?
  • Who discovered Saturn?
  • Can Saturn really float on water?
  • How strong is the gravity on Saturn?
  • What holds Saturn's rings together?
  • How many rings does Saturn have?
  • What are Saturn's rings made of?
  • How large are Saturn's rings?
  • How did Saturn get its rings?
  • How big is Saturn?

Who discovered Saturn?

There is no single person who is credited with the discovery of Saturn. Saturn is one of the five planets that can be seen in the night sky without using a telescope or binoculars. The planet Saturn has been known since ancient times and was observed for thousands of years by the people of many different cultures.


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