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Named for {{w|lang=en|Larry Niven}} |
Named for {{w|lang=en|Larry Niven}}'s scifi novel ''{{w|lang=en|Ringworld}}'', which popularized the idea. |
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{{en-noun|head=[[Niven]] [[ring]]}} |
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# {{context|science-fiction}} A solid ring type [[Dyson ring]] around a [[star]], capable of containing an interior surface that could be terraformed into a habitat with an inner ring of [[occultation]] panels to provide a day-night cycle. |
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* [[Dyson ring]] |
* [[Dyson ring]] |
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Revision as of 07:10, 6 February 2015
English
Etymology
Named for Larry Niven's scifi novel Ringworld, which popularized the idea.
Noun
Niven ring (plural Niven rings)
- (deprecated template usage) Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "science-fiction" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. A solid ring type Dyson ring around a star, capable of containing an interior surface that could be terraformed into a habitat with an inner ring of occultation panels to provide a day-night cycle.