Saturn - the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest planet in the solar system after Jupiter . Saturn, along with Jupiter , Uranus and Neptune , is classified as a gas giant. Saturn is named after the Roman god of agriculture . Saturns symbol - the hammer ( Unicode : ♄).
Saturn consists mainly of hydrogen, helium with impurities and traces of water , methane, ammonia and heavy elements. Theinner region is a small core of iron, nickel and ice covered with athin layer of metallic hydrogen and a gaseous outer layer. The outer atmosphere of the planet from space seems calm and smooth, although sometimes it appears the long-term education. Wind speed on Saturn can reach places 1800 km / h, which is significantly larger than Jupiter . Saturnhas a planetary magnetic field , occupying an intermediate position onthe tension between the Earths magnetic field and powerful field ofJupiter. Saturns magnetic field extends over one million kilometers in the direction of the sun. The shock wave was recorded " Voyager 1" at a distance of 26.2 radiusof the planet Saturn , the magnetopause is located at a distance of 22.9radius.
Saturn has a prominent system of rings , consisting mostly of ice particles , fewer heavy elements and dust. Around the planet turns 62 currently known satellite. Titan - the largest of them , as well as the second largest moon inthe Solar System (after Jupiters moon , Ganymede ) , which is superiorin size and has a unique Mercury satellites of the solar system a denseatmosphere .
Currentlyorbiting Saturn is automatic interplanetary station "Cassini" ,launched in 1997 and reached Saturn system in 2004 , whose mission is tostudy the structure of the rings , as well as the dynamics of Saturnsmagnetosphere and atmosphere .
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