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Which planet has a ring system easily visible to earth?

Saturn is the planet in our solar system that has a ring system that is easily visible from Earth. The rings of Saturn are made up of ice, rock, and dust particles, and they make Saturn one of the most iconic planets to observe through a telescope.


Which planet has the biggest with rings most easily seen orbiting it?

Saturn has the largest and most prominent ring system of any planet in our solar system, making its rings easily visible from Earth even with a small telescope. The rings of Saturn are composed of various particles ranging in size from micrometers to meters.


What technology has been used to investigate Saturn?

Ground telescopes and orbital satellite telescopes.


What did Galileo observe on Saturn?

Galileo observed Saturn's rings in 1610, but due to the limitations of his telescope, he could not make out their true nature and thought they were two large moons. It wasn't until later observations by astronomers with more advanced telescopes that the true nature of Saturn's rings was understood.


Why could ancient observers only see five of the planets?

Ancient observers could only see five of the planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) with the naked eye because these planets are bright enough to be visible without the aid of telescopes. The other planets in our solar system are either too distant, too dim, or too close to the Sun, making them harder to observe without optical aids.


Why telescopes that detect non optical radiation are useful for studying objects in space?

Visible light is a very narrow range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Even audible sound, at the very bottom, is part of this EM spectrum. Radio and other types of 'scopes are designed to 'see' these other ranges, often with surprising results. The space telescope employs more than visible light capabilities, as do many Earth and space-bound telescopes. Looking at Saturn in visible light is quite breath-taking, but in ultra-violet (UV) a remarkable geometric pattern is visible on one of its poles.


Why are telescopes that detect non-optical radiation useful for studying objects in space?

Visible light is a very narrow range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Even audible sound, at the very bottom, is part of this EM spectrum. Radio and other types of 'scopes are designed to 'see' these other ranges, often with surprising results. The space telescope employs more than visible light capabilities, as do many Earth and space-bound telescopes. Looking at Saturn in visible light is quite breath-taking, but in ultra-violet (UV) a remarkable geometric pattern is visible on one of its poles.


Can you see rings of planets from the earth?

Yes, you can see the rings of planets from Earth, but only with the aid of a telescope. The most notable example is Saturn, whose rings are distinctly visible through a medium-sized telescope. Other gas giants like Jupiter and Uranus have rings as well, but they are much fainter and harder to observe. With powerful telescopes, astronomers can study these rings in greater detail, but they are not visible to the naked eye.


Are Saturn' rings visible from earth using a telescope?

ANSWER:no.because saturn not that close to earth


Why are telescope that detect non optical useful for studying objects in space?

Visible light is a very narrow range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Even audible sound, at the very bottom, is part of this EM spectrum. Radio and other types of 'scopes are designed to 'see' these other ranges, often with surprising results. The space telescope employs more than visible light capabilities, as do many Earth and space-bound telescopes. Looking at Saturn in visible light is quite breath-taking, but in ultra-violet (UV) a remarkable geometric pattern is visible on one of its poles.


Who takes pictures of planet Saturn's ring?

People with telescopes and cameras.


How many zoomed telescopes do I need to see Saturn's rings?

100