Niven ring en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after American science fiction writer Larry Niven, who wrote the famous science-fiction novel Ringworld that popularized the idea.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niven rings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Alderson disk · Alderson disc · Dyson sphere