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Term: Encke's Gap

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. A region within Saturn's A Ring, named after the German astronomer Johann Encke, where there is a significant thinning of the ring material.

Usage:

This term is used in the field of astronomy to describe a specific feature of Saturn's A Ring.

Sample Sentences:

1. The spacecraft Cassini captured stunning images of Encke's Gap while orbiting Saturn.
2. Johann Encke's discovery of the gap in Saturn's rings revolutionized our understanding of the planet's structure.
3. Scientists continue to study Encke's Gap to gain insights into the dynamics of Saturn's rings.

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