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Saturn
The sixth planet from the Sun, known for its stunning ring system composed of ice particles, rock debris, and dust. Saturn is the second-largest planet in the Solar System and is visible to the naked eye under dark skies.
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A Martian Valley
23/07/1999
Image Credit: NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day
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