Saturn
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            Like Jupiter, the planet Saturn seems to have poisonous gases. Saturn also has no water or oxygen. However, there is one thing that makes Saturn different from Jupiter and all the other planets. Saturn has three thin rings around it. These rings are thought to be made up of small pieces of ice. These rings orbit the planet's equator and reflect sunlight.
            Period of revolution: 29.46 years. Period of rotation: 10 hours, 14 minutes. Main components of atmosphere: Hydrogen, helium. Known moons: 18. Temperatures: Day -151°C; Night -151°C.