SATURN

Saturn is a giant gas planet which is made up of about
75% hydrogen and 25% helium. It's most famous for its
thousands of beautiful rings.

Saturn was first visited by the Pioneer 11 spacecraft in 1979.  Saturn has also since been visited by Voyager 1 and
Voyager 2.

Saturn's rings are made up mostly of water ice, but they
may also include rocky particles with icy coatings.
The origin of the rings of Saturn is currently unknown.

Saturn is made up of materials which are lighter than
water. If placed in a big pond, Saturn would float much
like an ice cube does in a glass of water.

Saturn has 18 known moons - more than any other
planet!  There mayvery well be several small ones
yet to be discovered.

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