Celestial Buddies Planet Saturn Plush Soft Toy Science Education Space Gift 26cm

Even amongst the grandest celestial bodies in our Solar System, there is no planet as iconic as Saturn, the great ringed Gas Giant that dwells 800 million miles from the Sun. Named for the mighty titan that fathered (and attempted to eat) Jupiter in Ancient Roman mythology, Saturn is colossal, and despite been only one-eighth as dense as Earth, it is over 95 times more massive in total. In fact, only Jupiter and the Sun itself are larger, within our own Solar System. Saturn is a scientific marvel for many reasons. It’s most prominent feature are its many rings; unlike the dark rings that surround Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, the rings of Saturn are light and easily visible due to the presence of plentiful ice crystals. Despite their almost magical appearance, the rings of Saturn are actually comprised mostly of dust, rocks and ice; comprised of the wreckage of ancient asteroids, comets, and moons. Of course, it’s not like the destruction of ancient moons has harmed Saturn much; at least 82 moons still orbit Saturn, as well as potentially hundreds of moonlets within its rings. With this Saturn Plush by Celestial Buddies, you can learn more about this iconic ringed titan from the comfort of your own home! These Plushes are adorable representations of the planets and celestial objects of our Solar System, and are perfect for teaching both young and old about the wonders of space, and of our place in it. Dimensions – 26cm x 26cm x 26cm