sukhwinder
why is there no solid surface on the planet saturn?
Saturn
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Saturn has a rocky core which likely has a composition similar to that of Earth and other terrestrial planets.
It has a thick atmosphere comprised mostly of hydrogen which makes up the vast majority of its total mass. This is why it is known as a gas giant.
It has a thick atmosphere comprised mostly of hydrogen which makes up the vast majority of its total mass. This is why it is known as a gas giant.