What are 10 interesting facts about Saturn?

What are 10 interesting facts about Saturn?

Student Features

• Saturn is huge.
• You cannot stand on Saturn.
• Its beautiful rings are not solid.
• Some of these bits are as small as grains of sand.
• The rings are huge but thin.
• Other planets have rings.
• Saturn could float in water because it is mostly made of gas.
• It is very windy on Saturn.

Can we breathe on Saturn?

It’s not a nice, solid, rocky planet like Earth. Second, like the rest of the planet, the atmosphere on Saturn consists of roughly 75% hydrogen and 25% helium, which means there is little to no oxygen…which means there will be little to no breathing. Third, Saturn is a rather windy place.

How was Saturn named for kids?

The planet Saturn is named after the Roman god of agriculture. In Greek mythology, he is known as Cronus, the father of Zeus (Jupiter). Saturn is the root of the English word “Saturday.”

What planet is made of gold?

Psyche 16 is nestled between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter and is made of solid metal. As well as gold, the mysterious object is loaded with heaps of platinum, iron and nickel.

What did Medusa do to make her famous?

Fact 10: Medusa’s reputation as an angry monster made her even more famous in the Western world. Women who are always angry for example are often referred to as Medusas or Gorgons referring to the term used to Medusa and her sisters or family.

What was the name of Medusa’s brother and sister?

Pegasus is a winged horse that has become one of the most well-known mythological creatures in Greek mythos. Fact 10: Medusa had 2 Gorgon siblings. They were named Stheno, and Euryale. Fact 11: The severed head of Medusa was often seen to be a symbol of protection.

What kind of Monster was Medusa in Greek mythology?

Fact 1: In Greek mythology, Medusa was a fearsome Gorgon. A Gorgon is a type of monster generally described as a “winged human female with living venomous snakes in place of hair”. They also have the power to turn anyone who gazes upon their faces to stone.

What are some fun facts about the planet Saturn?

Here are some fun facts about the Ringed Planet. Saturn is huge. You cannot stand on Saturn. Its beautiful rings are not solid. Some of these bits are as small as grains of sand. The rings are huge but thin. Other planets have rings. Saturn could float in water because it is mostly made of gas. It is very windy on Saturn.