Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
planetary ring system
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Jupiter's_moons
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| gptkbp:colors |
dark and reddish
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| gptkbp:composedOf |
dust particles
ice and rock fragments mostly silicate and carbonaceous materials |
| gptkbp:distribution |
very low density
|
| gptkbp:established |
Voyager 1
|
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:Galileo_spacecraft
|
| gptkbp:formed |
material from moons
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
ongoing research
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Jupiter's faint rings
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| gptkbp:impact |
Jupiter's_moons'_surfaces
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Jupiter's_gravity
|
| gptkbp:interactsWith |
Jupiter's_magnetosphere
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Jupiter
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
1979
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| gptkbp:numberOfStudents |
three main rings
|
| gptkbp:officialResidence |
requires advanced imaging techniques
|
| gptkbp:orbitalInclination |
approximately 10 hours and 33 minutes
|
| gptkbp:origin |
remnants of cometary material
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| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Gossamer_Rings
gptkb:Halo_Ring Main Ring |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Saturn's_rings
Jupiter's_atmosphere |
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
helps understand planetary ring dynamics
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
about 1 kilometer
|
| gptkbp:ringName |
important for understanding solar system evolution
best observed during specific alignments distinct from other planetary rings relatively young still under investigation varies across the system affected by tidal forces complex interactions with moons dark due to low albedo extends far beyond the planet's atmosphere includes micrometeoroids includes remote sensing and in-situ measurements not uniform throughout planned for upcoming missions. requires specialized instruments various hypotheses exist |
| gptkbp:scientificName |
provides insight into ring formation
|
| gptkbp:size |
very small particles
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| gptkbp:visibility |
faint and difficult to observe
not visible without a telescope |
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
|
| gptkbp:width |
up to 7,000 kilometers
|