What aspect of Saturn did Hall determine?
The mass of Saturn
The rotation of Saturn
The number of rings around Saturn
The distance from Earth to Saturn
Answer
Hall determined that Saturn rotates on its axis in 10 hours, 14 minutes, and 24 seconds. He did this by observing the changes in the positions of the planet's rings over time.
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