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[[File:Saturn symbol.png|300px|thumb|The symbol for the planet Saturn]] | [[File:Saturn symbol.png|300px|thumb|The symbol for the planet Saturn]] | ||
'''Saturn''' is the sixth planet from the Sun and the second-largest in the Solar System, after [[Jupiter]]. It is a gas giant with an average radius of about nine and a half times that of Earth. It only has one-eighth the average density of Earth; however, with its larger volume, Saturn is over 95 times more massive. | '''Saturn''' is the sixth planet from the [[Sun]] and the second-largest in the Solar System, after [[Jupiter]]. It is a gas giant with an average radius of about nine and a half times that of [[Earth]]. It only has one-eighth the average density of Earth; however, with its larger volume, Saturn is over 95 times more massive. | ||
The Romans named the seventh day of the week Saturday, Sāturni diēs ("Saturn's Day"), for the planet Saturn. | The Romans named the seventh day of the week Saturday, Sāturni diēs ("Saturn's Day"), for the planet Saturn. | ||
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Dante Alighieri associated Saturn with the liberal art of ''astronomia'' (astronomy and astrology). | Dante Alighieri associated Saturn with the liberal art of ''astronomia'' (astronomy and astrology). | ||
In Chinese astrology, Saturn is ruled by the element earth, which is warm, generous, and co-operative. In Indian astrology, Saturn is called Shani or "Sani", representing a noteworthy career and longevity. He is also the bringer of obstacles and hardship. | In Chinese astrology, Saturn is ruled by the element [[earth]], which is warm, generous, and co-operative. In Indian astrology, Saturn is called Shani or "Sani", representing a noteworthy career and longevity. He is also the bringer of obstacles and hardship. | ||
According to [[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa]], [[chalcedony]] is a stone under the planets Saturn and [[Mercury]]. | According to [[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa]], [[chalcedony]] is a stone under the planets Saturn and [[Mercury]]. | ||
[[Category:Planets]] | [[Category:Planets]] | ||