Saturn is a celestial body that has been known since ancient times. It is the sixth PLANET from the sun and the second largest in the solar system. It is also the most distant of the five planets visible to the naked eye. Saturn is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, and is surrounded by a ring system made up of ice particles. Its most recognizable feature is its bright yellow-orange color. The GOD associated with Saturn is Cronus, the father of Zeus. Saturn is also the namesake of a popular CAR brand, which was founded in 1985. In astronomy, Saturn is classified as an outer PLANET, meaning it is located beyond the asteroid belt.