Saturn

The sixth planet from the Sun in the solar system. Saturn orbits the Sun at an average distance of 9.5 AU. The planet has a mass 95.2 times the mass of Earth and a radius 9.45 times the radius of Earth. Saturn is a gas planet and has no solid surface. It is made of hydrogen, helium, ammonia, and methane. Saturn is most famous for its beautiful ring system. In addition to the rings, the planet has 62 known moons, the largest of which is Titan.

Radio Programs

Spring Equinoxes The start of spring on two worlds Sunday, March 20, 2011
Moon and Saturn A timely companion for the Moon Saturday, March 19, 2011
More Moon and Companions Fine-tuning the view of the heavens Monday, February 21, 2011
Moon and Companions Stormy skies from top to bottom Sunday, January 23, 2011
Voyager 1 at Saturn Getting acquainted with a giant planet Friday, November 12, 2010
Family Reunion A family reunion in the evening sky Sunday, August 1, 2010
Moon and Saturn Lighting the clouds of Saturn from the inside Friday, July 16, 2010
Moon and Saturn A planet with a nasty pedigree Friday, June 18, 2010
Moon and Saturn "Footprints" for a giant planet Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturn at Opposition A long season under the Sun Sunday, March 21, 2010
Moon and Saturn
Moon and Saturn
Saturn's Day
Moon and Saturn
Moon and Saturn
Arrival at Saturn
Moon and Saturn
Moon and Saturn
Moon and Companions
Moon and Company
Moon, Saturn, and Regulus

Featured Images

Voyager 1 view of Saturn, November 1980
 Getting Acquainted Friday, November 12, 2010
False-color infrared view of Saturn and its aurora
 Colorful Aurora Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Golden Beacon Sunday, March 21, 2010
Ringing Up New Discoveries Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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