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After American astronomer Daniel Kirkwood.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kirkwood gap
Today it means: A gap in the distribution of semi-major axes of asteroids in the main belt. Full definition →
Today it means: A gap in the distribution of semi-major axes of asteroids in the main belt. Full definition →
After American astronomer Daniel Kirkwood.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.