How do we weigh the giant planets? Do a calculation solving for the mass of Saturn, using the orbital velocity of one of its moons, Titan, clocked at 5.57 km/s, and/or the orbital period of 15.9 days.

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How do we weigh the giant planets? Do a calculation solving for the
mass of Saturn, using the orbital velocity of one of its moons, Titan,
clocked at 5.57 km/s, and/or the orbital period of 15.9 days.
Transcribed Image Text:How do we weigh the giant planets? Do a calculation solving for the mass of Saturn, using the orbital velocity of one of its moons, Titan, clocked at 5.57 km/s, and/or the orbital period of 15.9 days.
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