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What composes the colored rings of Saturn?
Since Saturn is within the kuiper belt and the belt is known to be of icy composition,Saturn's rings must be of icy composition. The other determining factor is the distance of Saturn from our nearest star(the sun) meaning everthing in the outer solar systym should be icy.
Why do the icy particles of Saturn rings not melt down?
Saturn is very far from the sun. At that distance the sun's rays do not provide enough heat to melt ice.
What are icy bits and metal chunks that orbit Saturn and other planets?
I think you mean the Rings. See the link below for more information on the Rings of Saturn.
Which of the planets in your solar system are dense gasses?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are mostly made of gases like hydrogen and helium (Uranus and Neptune contain a lot of icy material, as well.)
Does Saturn have what looks like canals on its surface?
No, Saturn does not have canals on its surface. The appearance of canals on other planets, such as Mars, is a result of optical illusions or features created by geological processes. Saturn, on the other hand, is known for its majestic rings made up of countless icy particles.
Is there any radiation on the planet Saturn?
No. Saturn is made of icy clouds, it has no physical surface exept for a small, earth size rock
Is Saturn made of gas?
Saturn's upper atmosphere is made from Hydrogen gas. Below that is liquid and metallic helium. It is believed that Saturn has a rocky core. There are other trace elements. There are icy areas that are believed to be composed of methane.
What planet is known for its large icy rings?
Saturn?
What composes the colored rings of Saturn?
Since Saturn is within the kuiper belt and the belt is known to be of icy composition,Saturn's rings must be of icy composition. The other determining factor is the distance of Saturn from our nearest star(the sun) meaning everthing in the outer solar systym should be icy.
Does Titan have water on it?
The moon, Titan is one of the moons that is Saturn's. Titans surface is made up of water, and thick icy material.
Does Saturn have icey rings?
Yes, the rings are mostly icy debris.
What part of speech is the word icy?
Icy is an adjective.
What huge planet with large rings and icy rocks?
There is no planet with large rings and icy rocks. Saturn has rings, but it is not a rocky planet - it is a gas giant.
What does Dione look like?
Dione is one of the moons of Saturn. It is an icy moon that has been suggested might have a liquid layer running underneath the icy crust.
Has a ever sent a space probe to investigate Saturn and what did they discover?
yes they did actually they discovered the icy rings and what the rest of saturn is made of they also some how found the diameter. and basicly they got most of the info found online by sending probes
Why do the icy particles of Saturn rings not melt down?
Saturn is very far from the sun. At that distance the sun's rays do not provide enough heat to melt ice.
What are icy bits and metal chunks that orbit Saturn and other planets?
I think you mean the Rings. See the link below for more information on the Rings of Saturn.
