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Saturn's wind velocities
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are symmetrical about its equator. They are
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measured by taking into account the planet's rotation period and observing
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its radio emissions. Most winds move eastward and have positive
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velocities; the westward winds have negative velocities. Saturn has little
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thermal contrast, which suggests that the winds are very effective in
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moving heat between the equator and the poles.