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[Space] Did you know? Saturn Trivia Quiz
Saturn, a planet in the same solar system yet more than 1.6 billion kilometers away from Earth.
It’s a very large planet, known for its brownish hue and iconic rings.
In this article, we’re bringing you a trivia quiz about Saturn!
“What are those rings made of?” “How many moons does Saturn have?” We’ll ask questions from a variety of angles.
By all means, take on the challenge while feeling the mystery and romance of the endlessly expanding universe!
You might even want to share the answers with everyone once you find them out!
[Space] Did You Know? Saturn Trivia Quiz (1–10)
What is the English name of Saturn?
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Saturn
It derives from Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture. It’s not the demon “Satan.” The Japanese name Dosei (“Earth Star”) comes from its brownish color, which resembles soil, and was applied within the framework of the Chinese natural-philosophical Five Elements (Wu Xing) theory.
How long does it take Saturn to orbit the Sun once?
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about 29.5 years
It takes nearly 30 times longer than Earth to make one full orbit around the Sun. However, research shows its rotation period is just a little over 10 hours, which is faster than Earth’s. Even though it’s larger than Earth, it spins once more quickly… Just imagining being on Saturn makes me feel dizzy.
What is the shape of the cloud located at Saturn’s equivalent of the North Pole?
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hexagon
On the Antarctic side, the clouds form a swirling pattern, and only the Arctic side is hexagonal. It’s also been observed that the colors change over time. Why that happens remains unknown. But that kind of mystery is part of the romance of the cosmos, isn’t it?
What rank is Saturn in size within the solar system?
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second
Jupiter is the largest, and Saturn is the second largest. It is about nine times the size of Earth, with a diameter of over 120,000 km. However, since more than half of Saturn is made up of gas, its mass is actually relatively low. It’s said that if there were a pool big enough to hold Saturn, it could float on the water.
What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn?
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Titan
It is famous not only as a satellite of Saturn but also as the only celestial body besides Earth where the presence of liquids has been confirmed. It was discovered in 1655, and its surface and other features were investigated by the Cassini probe, which was launched in 1997.
How many moons does Saturn have?
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About 146 pieces
Since eight moons were observed in 1655, more and more have been discovered as time has gone on, reaching 146 as of May 2023. The answer includes the word “about” because it implies there are three additional moons that haven’t been directly observed yet but are thought to exist. As technology improves, the number may continue to increase in the future.
There are several gaps in Saturn’s rings; what is the name of the largest gap?
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Cassini Division
Among Saturn’s many layered rings, the particularly large ones are the A Ring and the B Ring, and the gap between them is the Cassini Division. This name comes from Giovanni Cassini, the astronomer who discovered the gap in 1675. As mentioned in the question, there are several such gaps, and each is named after its discoverer.