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Saturn. Mrs. Blakeslee. Where is Saturn?. Saturn is 744 million miles from the earth. It is 887.14 million miles from the sun. Size. The diameter of Saturn is 74,978 miles It is 10 times the size of Earth!. Surface. Saturn’s surface is made up of liquid and gas.
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Saturn Mrs. Blakeslee
Where is Saturn? Saturn is 744 million miles from the earth. It is 887.14 million miles from the sun.
Size • The diameter of Saturn is 74,978 miles • It is 10 times the size of Earth!
Surface • Saturn’s surface is made up of liquid and gas.
Did you know that Saturn’s atmosphere is made up of hydrogen and helium? Atmosphere
Interesting facts • Second largest planet in the solar system • Named for Roman God of Farming • Saturn has 7 rings that are made of ice particles • It takes 29 ½ years for Saturn to rotate completely around the sun. • It takes 10 hours, 40 min, 24 seconds for Saturn to rotate on it’s axis
About the Author • MLT teacher at Nathan Hale and Casimir Pulaski Schools • Has taught in Meriden for 22 years • Married forever • Has a 5 year old daughter • Loves Uconn basketball!