Saturn - The Ring Planet

Today in Astronomy History
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March 9, 1497
Nicolaus Copernicus first recorded astronomical observation, a lunar occultation of the star Aldebaran.

March 9, 1959
First known radar contact is made with Venus

March 9, 1997
Due to an Eclipse, observers in China, Mongolia and Siberia can view the Comet Hale-Bopp during the day.

March 9, 2006
Liquid water found on Saturn's sixth largest moon, Enceladus.

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March 9, 2010
Pluto rises within 8° of waning, crescent Moon

Welcome to The Ring Planet
A website about the planet Saturn

Saturn is named after the Roman god Saturn (father of Zeus). Saturn is one of the most magnificient planetary views in the sky. Saturn is a gas giant with a ring of moonlettes which is easily visable to binoculars or telescopic viewing. The Rings of Saturn were first observed by Galileo Galilei with his telescope in 1610.