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Why does the atmosphere of Saturn appear to have only half the helium content of Jupiter?
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Much of Saturn's helium has differentiated towards its center.
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What are the weather conditions of the planet Saturn?
Weather on Saturn Like the other gas giant planets, Saturn's atmosphere is mainly hydrogen and helium. Saturn is a windy planet, with 1,000 mile-an-hour winds that do a good job of mixing the atmosphere and making it appear homogeneous through Earth-based telescopes. Saturn's tilt creates seasons and uneven temperatures on the planet. The top of the clouds have an average temperature of -285 degrees Fahrenheit, with warmer temperatures deeper in. A churning hexagonal cloud formation has been spotted near the North Pole and has persisted for a few decades now.
Are all the moons made of the same stuff?
No. The composition of the moons differs, in some cases considerably. For example, Earth's moon is mainly rock, but some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn appear to be mainly ice.
What color does Saturn appear as?
it appears to be yellow and brownish from all the gasses in it.
What planet has alternating bands of white brown red and tan?
The planet Jupiter has alternating white, brown, red, and tan bands. There are also yellow and orange bands that appear with storms and winds in the atmosphere.
Which planets would you most likely be able to see in your night sky with no telescope?
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible from Earth without a telescope. At certain times, for those with excellent vision, Uranus is visible. Some planets are best viewed just before dawn.
What are the name of the Planet next to Saturn?
Define "next to". The order going outward from the Sun is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus. However, Saturn can appear in the sky "next to" any of the other planets.
Write the names of the planets in the order which they appear?
mercury,venus,earth,mars,jupiter,saturn,uranus,and Neptune
What planet is Saturn next to?
Saturn is the 6th major planet from the Sun. The planet closer is Jupiter, and the next planet farther away is Uranus.
Is Uranus in retrograde rotation?
Yes and so is Venus. The planets that move in retrograde (appear to move backwards against the starry sky) are Mars Jupiter and Saturn.
What are the weather conditions of the planet Saturn?
Weather on Saturn Like the other gas giant planets, Saturn's atmosphere is mainly hydrogen and helium. Saturn is a windy planet, with 1,000 mile-an-hour winds that do a good job of mixing the atmosphere and making it appear homogeneous through Earth-based telescopes. Saturn's tilt creates seasons and uneven temperatures on the planet. The top of the clouds have an average temperature of -285 degrees Fahrenheit, with warmer temperatures deeper in. A churning hexagonal cloud formation has been spotted near the North Pole and has persisted for a few decades now.
Where are the saturns moons?
One of the most interesting information about Saturn is its fabulous ring system that was discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei. The other interesting information is that Saturn orbits the Sun once every 29.4 Earth years. .
WHY would Io appear brighter from Jupiter?
Because you are closer to it as it is a moon of Jupiter.
Are all the moons made of the same stuff?
No. The composition of the moons differs, in some cases considerably. For example, Earth's moon is mainly rock, but some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn appear to be mainly ice.
What is the atmosphere like on Saturn?
The outer atmosphere of Saturn consists of about 96.3% molecular hydrogen and 3.25% helium. Trace amounts of ammonia, acetylene, ethane, phosphine, and methane have also been detected. The upper clouds on Saturn are composed of ammonia crystals, while the lower level clouds appear to be composed of either ammonium hydrosulfide (NH4SH) or water. The atmosphere of Saturn is significantly deficient in helium relative to the abundance of the elements in the Sun. The quantity of elements heavier than helium are not known precisely, but the proportions are assumed to match the primordial abundances from the formation of the Solar System. The total mass of these elements is estimated to be 19-31 times the mass of the Earth, with a significant fraction located in Saturn's core region.
How can one see the planets?
You can see some of the planets with the naked eye. The following can be seen easily; they appear as bright stars: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. To see other planets, telescopes are required.
What color does Saturn appear as?
it appears to be yellow and brownish from all the gasses in it.
Are the stars planets or are they the same as the sun?
The night time stars are suns, so distant they appear as points of light. Note that the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen without a telescope and can be mistaken for stars.
