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Saturn

  • How many spacecraft have been to Saturn?
  • How old is Saturn?
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  • 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?

What is Saturn made of?

Saturn is not solid like Earth, but is instead a giant gas planet. It is made up of 94% hydrogen, 6% helium and small amounts of methane and ammonia. Hydrogen and helium are what most stars are made of. It is thought that there might be a molten, rocky core about the size of Earth deep within Saturn.


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