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Solar wind

From λ LUMENWARD

Solar wind is a stream of charged particles continuously emitted from the outer atmosphere of the Sun. It interacts with planetary magnetospheres and the interplanetary magnetic field.

The solar wind is discussed in heliophysics, space physics, and astrophysics.

Status

The solar wind is measured through in situ spacecraft observations and remote sensing. Its properties vary with solar activity, and models address its origin, acceleration, and interaction with planetary environments.

Sun

Heliosphere

Magnetosphere

Space physics