Satellites Keep an Eye on Wildfires Around the World
Wildfire season is underway in the northern hemisphere, and with hot and dry conditions in many areas this summer, fires…
Missions to Saturn
Since Galileo first looked at Saturn in 1610, astronomers have wondered what Saturn would look like up close. We finally…
Tilt of Saturn
Saturn couldn't be more different from Earth; it's mostly made of hydrogen and helium and has nearly 100 times more…
“Starlight Zone” Interview Now Online
The interview that I (Nancy) did with the "Starlight Zone" radio show from station 2NUR FM in Newcastle, Australia back…
WeekEnd SkyWatcher’s Forecast: July 4 – 6, 2008
Greetings, fellow SkyWatchers! If you're enjoying a holiday weekend where you live, then start the fireworks off as we begin…
History of Saturn
Saturn is easily visible with the unaided eye, so it's hard to say when the planet was first discovered. The…
Formation of Saturn
Like the rest of the planets, Saturn formed from the solar nebula about 4.6 billion years ago. This solar nebula…
Radiation on Saturn
Just like Jupiter, Saturn radiates out more energy that it draws in from the Sun. In fact, Saturn radiates 2.3…
Storms on Saturn
Jupiter is well known for the storms that rage across its upper atmosphere, especially the Great Red Spot. But Saturn…
Mass of Saturn
The mass of Saturn is 5.6846×1026 kg. Just for a comparison, this is 95 times the mass of the Earth.…