Episode 19
The Astonishing Moons of Saturn: Exploring Saturn's 82 Known Moons
Elzie IV delves into the fascinating topic of Saturn's moons, exploring their numbers, characteristics, and orbits. Listeners are treated to insights into the innermost moons, the larger icy moons, and the unique orbits of the outer moons. Elzie IV's passion for space and knowledge shines through as he shares the wonders of Saturn's moons.
Episode Highlights:
- Saturn has at least 82 known moons, with the true number potentially being even greater.
- The innermost moons are part of Saturn's ring system and accumulate icy material from the rings around their equators.
- Saturn's largest moons are primarily composed of ice, making them reminiscent of an "icy planet."
- Outer moons orbit in tilted, non-circular paths, with many of them traveling in the opposite direction of the main moons, suggesting that they were formed elsewhere and captured by Saturn's gravity.
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