In March, observe Saturn!
Galileo’s observations of Saturn revealed objects that looked like two handles around Saturn. Later observations showed these objects to be rings, composed of millions of ice particles. Modern spacecraft and telescopes have provided us with spectacular views of Saturn, its rings, and its moons.
Online exploration:
- Solar System Trading Cards
- “Online Explorations” are fun, interactive activities for exploring various space science topics. Solar System Trading Cards involves identifying solar system objects. A card about Saturn is included.
Star Witness News story:
- Closing in on Saturn's Rings
- Star Witness News stories are written for grades 5-8 and are based on Hubble press releases. "Closing in on Saturn's Rings" highlights the unusually bright ring system atound the planet Saturn.
Lithographs:
- Saturn's Rings
- Lithographs are Hubble Space Telescope images of celestial objects that include informational text and inquiry-based classroom activities. This lithograph features an image of Saturn's majestic ring system.
- Jovian Planets
- This lithograph features Hubble Space Telescope images of each of the gas-gianr planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
