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==Observation== | ==Observation== | ||
Saturn has been known since prehistoric times, and in early recorded history it was a major character in various mythologies. Babylonian astronomers systematically observed and recorded the movements of Saturn. In ancient Greek, the planet was known as Φαίνων ''Phainon'', and in Roman times it was known as the "star of Saturn" | Saturn has been known since prehistoric times, and in early recorded history it was a major character in various mythologies. Babylonian astronomers systematically observed and recorded the movements of Saturn. In ancient Greek, the planet was known as Φαίνων ''Phainon'', and in Roman times it was known as the "star of Saturn." | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||