Cosmic Healing II

Astronomical Overview

Saturn

Fig. 4.10 Saturn Field

This pale yellow giant looks a little like Jupiter. It has the same 3-layer atmosphere and
huge storms (speeds of more than 1500 km/h have been measured). It is surrounded by
thousands of rings (containing ice and rocks), making it look like an old gramophone
record. The temperatures on its surface are around -150°C. It is the lightest planet in our
solar system. If we could drop it in water it would float. Seventeen satellites have been
discovered around Saturn.