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Saturn is the sixth planet in the [[Solar System]].  Its orbit lies between the orbits of [[Jupiter]] and [[Uranus]].  Saturn is a gas giant, and is famous for its large, complex system of rings.  The rings are composed of thousands of rocks made of ices of various chemical compounds, including methane, hexane, and ammonia.

'''Saturn''' is the sixth planet in the [[Solar System]].  Its orbit lies between the orbits of [[Jupiter]] and [[Uranus]].  Saturn is a gas giant, and is famous for its large, complex system of rings.  The rings are composed of thousands of rocks made of ices of various chemical compounds, including methane, hexane, and ammonia.

Saturn is named for the father of [[Jupiter]], the king of the gods.  His father was [[Uranus]].

Saturn is named for the father of [[Jupiter]], the king of the gods.  His father was [[Uranus]].

Saturn was known to ancient astronomers, as it was visible to the naked eye.  In [[Mesopotamia]], Saturn was known as Mulanna, or "The Goat."

Saturn was known to ancient astronomers, as it was visible to the naked eye.  In [[Mesopotamia]], Saturn was known as Mulanna, or "The Goat."

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