Encke

British  

/ ˈɛŋkə /

noun

1. Johann Franz. 1791–1865, German astronomer, who discovered Encke's Division in the outer ring of Saturn

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Example Sentences

The Taurid meteors come from debris left behind by Comet Encke, which circles the sun and sheds a stream of material along its path.

From Science Daily

Still, “Los Angeles Plays Itself” narrator Encke King says that “the entire world seems to be rooting for Los Angeles to slide into the Pacific or to be swallowed up by the San Andreas fault.”

From Los Angeles Times

Dag Encke, the zoo's director, said the decision came after "yearslong consideration", and that the culling of animals can be a "legitimate last resort to preserve the population".

From BBC

These showers, known for their slow-moving, long-lasting meteors, are linked to Comet Encke.

From BBC

The Taurid meteor shower is caused by the debris - ice and dust - from Comet Encke as it passes through our solar system.

From BBC