Why did they call planet Saturn Saturn?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Saturn is behind of Jupiter. Jupiter is the ruler of the Roman Gods. The Romans thought that since Saturn was behind of Jupiter they thought it was the father of Jupiter so they called it Saturn. The Roman God that is the father of Jupiter.

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Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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What do astronomers call Saturn?

"Saturn" of course, but also they call it a "gas giant planet".

What planet does the Romans call the God of Agriculture and the Greeks call Cronus the father of Zeus?

The answer is.......... Saturn

You are the greek god of the heavens the Romans call you Saturn what planet am you?

You are the planet Saturn, named after the Roman god of agriculture and time. In Greek mythology, Saturn is known as Cronus, the god of the harvest and time.

What planet is Saturn from the sun?

Saturn is the 6th planet from the sun.

Is the planet Saturn a jovial planet or a terrestrial?

Saturn is a Jovian planet.

Which planet is called yellow planet?

Saturn

Who is the planet Saturn named after?

Planet Saturn was named after the Roman god of agriculture, Saturn.

Is Saturn a planet?

Yes, Saturn is the 6th planet from the Sun.

Is Saturn a terresterial planet?

No. Saturn is a gas giant planet.

Is Saturn the third planet?

No, Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun.

Is Saturn a rocky or glass planet?

Saturn is not a rocky planet.Saturn is not a glass planet. (by the way I know of no such classification as a "glass" planet).Saturn is a gas giant planet.

What position in the solar system is Saturn?

Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun in our solar system.