Facts about the planet Saturn

Planet Saturn Facts

Planet Saturn


1. The orbital speed of Saturn is 9.7 km/sec.

2. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second largest.

3. Saturn was the god of agriculture in Roman mythology. Saturn is also the father of Jupiter, the king of the Roman gods.

4. Saturn is flattened at the poles, due to a fast rotation on its axis.

5. Saturn has 18 known moons.

6. A year on Saturn is equal to 29.5 Earth Years

7. Saturn is flattened at the poles, due to a fast rotation on its axis.

8. Saturn is the only planet in our solar system that is less dense that water.

9. A day on Saturn is equal to 10 hours and 14 minutes