Saturn - Rings, Atmosphere, Moons | Britannica
WEBSep 8, 2024 · Saturn’s atmosphere is composed mostly of molecular hydrogen and helium. The exact relative abundance of the two molecules is not well known, since helium must be measured indirectly. Currently the best estimate is that the planet’s atmosphere is 18 to 25 percent helium by mass.
Saturn's Atmosphere: All the Way Down | Space
WEBNov 14, 2012 · Atmospheric makeup. Saturn is made up predominantly of hydrogen, which it captured in the early stages of its formation. Most of the remaining composition is helium. Other elements, such as...
Saturn - NASA Science
WEBSaturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in our solar system. Adorned with a dazzling system of icy rings, Saturn is unique among the planets. …
Saturn | Facts, Size, Temperature, Atmosphere, Color, Rings,
WEB1 day ago · Saturn, ringed planet that is the second largest planet in the solar system in mass and size and the sixth nearest planet in distance to the Sun. When viewed through even a small telescope, the planet encircled by its magnificent rings is arguably the most sublime object in the solar system.
Saturn's Atmosphere - NASA Science
WEBDec 16, 2004 · Saturn’s Atmosphere. This enhanced-color image of the northern hemisphere of Saturn taken by Voyager 1 on November 5, 1980 at a range of 9 million kilometers (5.5 million miles) shows a variety of features in Saturn's clouds. Small-scale convective cloud features.
ESA - Saturn's atmosphere - European Space Agency
WEBSaturn is approximately 75% hydrogen and 25% helium with traces of other substances like methane and water ice. Saturn's atmosphere, although similar to Jupiter's, is much less interesting to look at from a distance.
What is the Atmosphere Like on Saturn? - Universe Today
WEBLike the rest of the planet, the atmosphere of Saturn is made up approximately 75% hydrogen and 25% helium, with trace amounts of other substances like water ice and methane. From a...
Saturn: Facts - NASA Science
WEBAtmosphere. Magnetosphere. Introduction. Like fellow gas giant Jupiter, Saturn is a massive ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium. Saturn is not the only planet to have rings, but none are as spectacular or as complex …
In Depth | Saturn – NASA Solar System Exploration
WEBThe planet is many different shades of yellow, brown, and gray. Winds in the upper atmosphere reach 1,600 feet per second (500 meters per second) in the equatorial region. In contrast, the strongest hurricane-force winds on Earth top out at about 360 feet per second (110 meters per second).
Cassini Captures Closest Images of Saturn's Atmosphere - NASA
WEBApr 27, 2017 · This unprocessed image shows features in Saturn's atmosphere from closer than ever before. The view was captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft during its first Grand Finale dive past the planet on April 26, 2017.