Introduction to Saturn by NASA's Solar System Exploration
Saturn Fact Sheet, by NASA
Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn, by NASA
Research News about Saturn
General information about Saturn
Studies on the Rings of Saturn
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SATURN & COMET WEATHERVANE
Saturn with Rings and Flying Comet Weather Vane
by West Coast Weather Vanes
Saturn & Comet Weathervane Pricing
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Sun & Surf weathervanes
Fancy Sun Face Wall Sculpture
Sun with Moons and Comet Weathervane
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Saturn and Comet Weathervane
Saturn & Comet Weathervane Pricing
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Saturn and Comet Weathervane, Alternate Design
Saturn and Comet Weathervane, Installed on Cupola
Saturn and Comet Weathervane, on Cupola |
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The Comet weathervane with Saturn can be made a number of different ways. In the main photos above, we made the planet Saturn as a separate piece that is attached with set screws to the vertical stainless steel rod. The Comet itself is the only part of the sculpture piece that actually turns. It pivots on thrust bearings. When we make it in smaller sizes (one foot or two foot sculpture pieces) the Saturn can be attached to the comet as a single sculpture piece. This Saturn as a separate sculpture piece approach is recommended when we make this weathervane for customers in the Large Size (3-foot sculpture piece) and Extra-Large (4-foot sculpture piece) sizes. It is most spectacular when we add optional gold leafing to the rings and parts of the comet although it is also quite striking in all copper.
We recently made a variation on our standard Saturn Weathervane with Comet for the final touch on top of a new garage in central Oregon. As amateur astronomers, our customers wanted a slightly smaller Saturn than the one that accompanies our original. Even though this was a large (3-foot) weathervane, because the Saturn was smaller in relationship to the overall design, we were able to make it as a single sculpture piece with the Saturn attached physically to the comet. We gilded the Rings of Saturn according to the Cassini’s Division and put gold leafing on the head of the comet and the streaks in its tail as well. Our customers were kind enough to send us photos of the installed Saturn with Comet weathervane and the following kind words: “Thanks so much! Our weathervane really is the crown jewel to our project!” (See above right.)
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Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
All West Coast Weather Vanes are custom made for the person who orders them.
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