Astronomy
Forget Neutron Stars, Quark Stars Might be the Densest Bodies in the Universe
So neutron stars may not be the densest exotic objects in the cosmos after all. Recent observations of ultra-luminous supernovae…
What is the Closest Planet to Saturn?
What is the closest planet to Saturn? That depends on where Saturn is in its orbit, and the position of…
Gravity on Saturn
Saturn doesn't have a solid surface, so it's impossible to actually walk on the surface and feel the gravity of…
Density of Saturn
Saturn has the lowest density of all the planets in the Solar System. The actual number is 0.687 grams per…
Cosmic Mystery: NGC 7008 by Dietmar Hager
Over the weeks we've taken a look at some very curious objects which have often raised some wonderful questions. One…
Discovery of Saturn
Saturn is one of the 5 planets visible with the unaided eye. In fact, it often appears as one of…
How Long Does it Take to Get to Saturn?
How long does it take to get to Saturn? That is a great question that happens to have several answers.…
Podcast: Humans to Mars, Part 2 – Colonists
[/caption] After astronauts make the first tentative steps onto the surface of Mars, a big goal will be colonization of…
How Long is a Year on Saturn?
It takes Saturn 10,832 Earth days to complete one orbit around the Sun. That means the answer to ''how long…
Does Saturn Have a Solid Core?
Scientist know that Saturn is made up of 96% hydrogen and 3% helium with a few other elements thrown in.…