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Like the rest of the planets, Saturn formed from the solar nebula about 4.6 billion years ago. This solar nebula started out as a vast cloud of cold gas and dust which was disturbed somehow - perhaps by colliding with another cloud, or the shock wave from a supernova.
The cloud compressed down, forming a protostar in the center, surround by a flattened disk of material. The inner part of this disk contained more heavier elements, and formed the terrestrial planets, while the outer region was cold enough for ices to remain intact.
These ices came together, forming larger and larger planetesimals. And these planetesimals collided together, merging into planets. At some point in Saturn's early history, a moon roughly 300 km across might have been torn apart to create the rings that circle the planet today.
Since Saturn was smaller than Jupiter, it cooled down more quickly. Astronomers think that once its outer atmosphere reached about 15 K, helium condensed into droplets that fell towards its core. The friction from these droplets heated up the planet to the point that it gives off roughly 2.3 times the amount of energy it receives from the Sun.
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Who invented Saturn?
Nobody invented Saturn; it formed by natural process. Since Saturn can be seen with the naked eye it does not have a discoverer either.
What do scientists think about living on Saturn?
Living on Saturn is not feasible due to its extreme atmospheric pressures, lack of a solid surface, and harsh weather conditions. Scientists are more focused on exploring Saturn's moons, such as Titan and Enceladus, which may have conditions more conducive to supporting life.
Scientists think the moon was formed when?
a large object struck Earth, and ejected material from the collision combined.
How many rings does Saturn have that scientists think?
Scientists believe Saturn has a total of 83 rings. These rings are made up of ice, rock, and dust particles, and they range in size from tiny particles to larger chunks of ice. The rings are organized into distinct groupings based on their size and composition.
What year did Saturn come in the solar system?
Saturn was formed along with all the other planets in the Soar System about 4.5 billion years ago.
What planets are formed by ice?
The planets formed by ice would be Jupiter and Saturn!!......I think.............;)
When was Barbados Formed?
Scientists think that Barbados was formed about almost a million years ago.
How and when do scientists think your solar systeam was formed?
When science was gored
When do scientists think bryce canyon formed?
the Bryce canyon was formed over 70 million years ago.
How do scientists think protibionts formed?
Biological molecules were trapped in molecular bubbles.
How many rings do scientists think Saturn have?
Saturn has thousands of small rings, but the exact number is unknown, according to California Institute of Technology. Scientists group the rings together into seven categories, which are separated by gaps called divisions
Who invented Saturn?
Nobody invented Saturn; it formed by natural process. Since Saturn can be seen with the naked eye it does not have a discoverer either.
Why doses Saturn have a ring around it?
Saturn's rings formed when meteorites hit Saturn's moons; small pieces spread out and formed Saturn's rings
What do scientists think about living on Saturn?
Living on Saturn is not feasible due to its extreme atmospheric pressures, lack of a solid surface, and harsh weather conditions. Scientists are more focused on exploring Saturn's moons, such as Titan and Enceladus, which may have conditions more conducive to supporting life.
How do scientists think the sun and the solar system formed?
4.5-5 billion years old
Scientists think the moon was formed when?
a large object struck Earth, and ejected material from the collision combined.
Scientists are still finding moons around which planet?
Scientists are still finding moons around planets in our solar system, such as Jupiter and Saturn. For example, Jupiter has over 80 known moons, while Saturn has over 80 as well. Moons are also being discovered around exoplanets outside our solar system.
