Kirkwood gaps

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:are a result of gravitational interactions
a topic of research in celestial mechanics
associated with specific orbital periods
important for planetary formation theories
important for understanding orbital dynamics
notable features of the asteroid belt
regions of lower asteroid density
related_to_Jupiter's_gravity
gptkbp:canLeadTo asteroid collisions
gptkbp:causedBy gravitational perturbations
gptkbp:established Daniel_Kirkwood
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kirkwood gaps
gptkbp:impact space missions
orbital resonances
gptkbp:influence asteroid distribution
gptkbp:isUsedFor astronomical surveys
Laplace resonance
gptkbp:locatedIn solar system
gptkbp:namedAfter Daniel_Kirkwood
gptkbp:occursIn specific_distances_from_the_Sun
gptkbp:recognizes 19th century
gptkbp:relatedTo asteroid belt