Saturn's interior is most likely composed of a core of iron–nickel and rock (silicon and oxygen compounds). Its core is surrounded by a deep layer of metallic hydrogen, an intermediate layer of liquid hydrogen and liquid helium, and finally, a gaseous outer layer.
What are the things that are inside Saturn?
At Saturn's center is a dense core of metals like iron and nickel surrounded by rocky material and other compounds solidified by intense pressure and heat. It is enveloped by liquid metallic hydrogen inside a layer of liquid hydrogen –similar to Jupiter's core but considerably smaller.
Does Saturn have any water?
Saturn's atmosphere is known to contain traces of gaseous water in its deeper layers. A particular enigma has been the presence of water in its upper atmosphere. First reported in 1997 by teams using ESA's Infrared Space Observatory, the source of this water was unknown until now.
Can Saturn have life on it?
Saturn cannot support life as we know it, but some of Saturn's moons have conditions that might support life.
Does Saturn have a hot core?
Finally, at Saturn's center is a molten rocky metallic core. Saturn's interior is hot! At the core, the temperature is at least 15,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That's hotter than the surface of the Sun!
Is Saturn hot or cold?
Saturn is considerably colder than Jupiter being further from the Sun, with an average temperature of about -285 degrees F. Wind speeds on Saturn are extremely high, having been measured at slightly more than 1,000 mph, considerably higher than Jupiter.
Can you see Saturn’s rings?
Unlike Jupiter and its four large Galilean moons, the rings of Saturn are only visible in a telescope. Any small telescope will do for a peek, though about 150mm/6-inch is recommended for a good view.
Does Saturn have gravity?
10.44 m/s² Saturn/Gravity
Can Saturn float on water?
Saturn could float in water because it is mostly made of gas. … Saturn spins on its axis very fast. A day on Saturn is 10 hours and 14 minutes. The Ringed Planet is so far away from the Sun that it receives much less sunlight than we do here on Earth.