Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and orbits within 29 years. It rotates on its axis every 10.65 hours and is unique for being the largest planet with rings. Saturn's rotation is complex, with different rotational speeds depending on latitude - ranging from 10 hours and 14 minutes at the equator to 10 hours and 39 minutes above and below the equatorial belt. Ancient Babylonians first tracked Saturn as early as 1830 BC using just their naked eyes.

1. SATURN • By Donoven Dickson • For Mrs.Hixon class

2. Discovery of Saturn 1. The planet was actually being tracked by the ancient Babylons . 2. They tracked the planet just by using their naked eye. 3. This dates back to 1830 B.C 4. Galileo discovered that Saturn had rings during the 1600s . 5. Saturn was named after the Roman God Saturn God of agriculture and harvest.

3. Position in the solar system 1. Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun. 2. It orbits the sun in 29 years or10,759 days. 3. It would take 10.65 hr. to rotate on its own axis. 4. Saturn is unusual because its the biggest planet with rings.

4. Rotation on its axis 1. Saturn’s rotation is even more complicated than that, since different parts of the planet rotate at different speeds 2. Astronomers have developed three different systems for measuring the rotational speed of Saturn. 3. The System I rotation speed is 10 hours and 14 minutes. Located around the planet’s equator. 4. System II rotation speed is 10 hours and 39 minutes. Located Above and below the Equatorial Belt 5. System III takes 10 hours and 39 minutes this is based on the rotation of Saturn’s magnetic field

5. Size

6. Gravity

7. Orbit

8. Atmosphere

9. Temperature

10. Composition and appearance

11. Moons

12. Rings

13. Supporting Humans

14. Whats unique about Saturn