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Intergalactic Getaway inc.

Have you ever dreamed of visiting Saturn? This incredible gas giant, the second largest planet, offers a unique atmosphere of mystery and beauty. With a solid core and incredibly low density, Saturn would float in water if it were small enough! It spins rapidly, completing a day in just over 10 hours. From its mesmerizing rings to the spectacular polar vortex shaped like a hexagon, Saturn captivates astronomers and dreamers alike. Join us as we explore fascinating facts about Saturn and consider what a trip to this iconic planet might entail!

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Intergalactic Getaway inc.

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  1. Intergalactic Getaway inc. 3rd Block Astronomy By: Jasmine Coleman Zachary Boone Tyas Cobb Clifton Davis

  2. Come and visit Saturn! • Have you ever wanted to visit Saturn? • Ever wondered what its like there?

  3. Facts about the beautiful planet Saturn • Saturn is the second largest planet; behind Jupiter who holds the spot for ‘largest planet in the solar system.’ • The name Saturn comes from the Roman god of Agriculture. • Although Saturn looks to be solid, it is actually a giant ball of gas. It’s core is solid though.

  4. Density • Saturn’s Density is approximately 687.00kgm/m3. • It has the lowest density of all other planets. • Less dense than water. • So dense it would float if it were small enough to fit in a tub

  5. Color, Shape and size! • Saturn has 95 times the mass of Earth. • Earth’s diameter is about nine times less than Saturn. • Saturn’s color changes from time to time. • It appears to be orange, green and even blue sometimes.

  6. A day on Saturn (Revolution per day) • Saturn spins pretty fast on its axis. • A day on Saturn is only 10 hours and 14 minutes!

  7. Prominent Elements found there • Saturn is mostly made of Helium( 25%), and Hydrogen(75%).

  8. Distance from sun and time it takes to Orbit • Saturn is 1,400,000,000 km away from the sun. • It takes exactly 29 Earth years for Saturn to orbit around the sun!

  9. Interesting facts! • From the planet Earth, Saturn and its rings can be seen. • Things on Earth, weigh 16 Ibs less than that on Saturn. • Saturn has 30 satellites, But many are small and faint. • It was first spotted by Voyager 1 and 2.

  10. Atmospheric conditions and temp. on Saturn • Atmospheres features- • Saturn is surrounded by clouds. • 1st layer (highest) the temp. can reach -250 degrees Celsius; this layer contains Ammonia ice clouds. • 2nd layer this layer is made up of Hydro-Sulfate clouds; the average temp. is -70 degrees Celsius.

  11. 3rd layer (lowest) is the freezing average (0 degrees Celsius) and is made of clouds of water vapor. • On Saturn there is something nicknamed “Great White Spot.” • The Atmosphere appears to have a pattern that looks like bands. • The warmest spot on Saturn is the polar vortex, and no other planet appears to have any.

  12. The shape surrounding the North pole vortex is in the shape of a Hexagon. It is unverified why it’s that shape. • Many Astronomers believe that the shape is caused by a standing wave pattern, but most believe it’s just a Novel Aurora.

  13. Gravity pull and Saturn’s importance • Saturn’s gravitational pull causes the huge strains and cracks on one of its many moons. • The moon sprays icy jets like a geyser. • Saturn’s importance is based on Astrology. • It is associated with the block and confinement that we need to fulfill our full potential.

  14. Soo.. • Now that you've got all the info on our featured planet, you should be ready to think over your decision to travel to Saturn right?

  15. Sources • http://www.aerospaceguide.net/planetsaturn.html • http://planetfacts.org/planet-saturn-facts/ • http://www.arcadiastreet.com/cgvistas/saturn_0200.htm • http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/home/F_Saturn_Fun_Facts_K-4.html • http://www.windows2universe.org/saturn/statistics.html • http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46838093/ns/technology_and_science-space/t/saturns-gravity-warps-icy-moons-erupting-jets/#.UFJtdbKPWVM

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