Saturn: Spectacular Rings and Mysterious Moons

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Learning Objectives

	Summarize the orbital and physical properties of Saturn, and compare them with those of Jupiter.
	Describe the composition and structure of Saturn’s atmosphere and interior.
	Explain why Saturn’s internal heat source and magnetosphere differ from those of Jupiter.
	Describe the structure and composition of Saturn’s rings.
	Define the Roche limit, and explain its relevance to the origin of Saturn’s rings.
	Summarize the general characteristics of Titan, and discuss the chemical processes in its atmosphere.
	Discuss some of the orbital and geological properties of Saturn’s smaller moons.