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Galileo observed the rings of Saturn in 1610, but his telescope was too crude for him to see that they were rings -- he thus presumed they were large moons. In 1612 he looked at Saturn again, but did not see these "moons" (the rings were edge on, and thus not visible with his telescope) -- which confused him greatly. When Galileo looked again in 1614, he saw these "moons" a second time -- and thus concluded they were some kind of arms.
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∙ 13y agoHe had never seen or thought about such a huge ring system before. He made a reasonable guess based on his knowledge at the time.
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Is the Sky Saturn still available in Europe?
It doesn't seem as though the Sky Saturn is still available in Europe. However, there are other cars available that are comparable to the Sky Saturn.
What planet is called yama?
Depending on the culture - Yama has many meanings - most seem to refer to hell. For some reason this has been linked to the planet Saturn.
When will Saturns rings disappear?
Saturn's rings seem to disappear when we view them edge-on. The rings are so thin that at our distance we cannot see them at this angle.
What are the disadvantages of a peters map?
The continents, countries, and bodies of water are distorted in their shape and size. They seem stretched between the North and South pole.
How does the size of planet seem to be related to the number of moons a planet has?
Larger size seems to equal more moons. Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune are larger than Mars, and they have many more moons.
Is the Sky Saturn still available in Europe?
It doesn't seem as though the Sky Saturn is still available in Europe. However, there are other cars available that are comparable to the Sky Saturn.
Why does my battery keep going deed in my 2004 Saturn ion?
why dose the new battery and cables not seem to hold a charge in my 2004 saturn ion ?
How do you replace a side marker bulb on a 2008 Saturn vue?
How do you replace the side marker lights on a 2008 saturn vue?, they seem to be hid completely in the body.
Why is the planet Saturn flattened?
Saturn's rotation causes its oblate shape. During rotation, Saturn is flattened at the poles and bulges in the middle. Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in the solar system.
Ex had good intentions when dating then brokeup suddenly with a reason Why does it still seem so confusing and you cant get over him?
when you get forgiven
How did trade seem to shape Mycenaean society?
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Are sketcher shape ups good for plantar fasciitis?
Yes, they seem to be.
Could tornadoes happen on Saturn?
It is not known as the how Saturn's atmosphere operates on a small scale is not fully understood. One thing that makes it seem unlikely, is that tornado development involves interation between a storm and a solid or liquid surface. There is no such surface on Saturn.
What shape is a rectangle?
South Dakota.----Many have a rough shape of a rectangle, but Wyoming and Colorado seem to be nearest to a true rectangle.
Is there a fuel pump access panel in a 1996 Saturn?
No, unfortunately you must drop the fuel tank to get to the fuel pump. Very few vehicles have an access panel, and the Saturn's do not seem to be among those that do.
What country attacked the Germans during the Holocaust?
No country attacked Germany in World War 2 (which you seem to be confusing with the Holocaust). Germany was the aggressor.
What are lines that seem to indicate movement or three-dimensional shape called?
perspective
