What is Saturn's atmosphere?
2006-11-14 13:51:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Atmospheric characteristics
Atmospheric pressure 140 kPa
Hydrogen> 93%
Helium >5%
Methane 0.2%
Water vapor 0.1%
Ammonia 0.01%
Ethane 0.0005%
Phosphine 0.0001%
2006-11-14 14:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by Roman Soldier 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The atmosphere of Saturn, like Jupiter, is only a narrow surface layer, compared to the vast interior of Saturn. The three clouddecks of Saturn are to be found mostly low in the troposphere, while hazes of smog can be found higher in the atmosphere.
2006-11-14 13:55:31 · answer #2 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It consists of most gases in layers based on wieght. Toward the top are the lighter gasses, and lower are the heavier gasses, so it has all the gasses. I think on the surface that you can see is ammonia, but you probably go through a layer of helium before you get to the visible surface.
2006-11-14 13:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by The Bible (gives Hope) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋