heliosphere

Meanings

• noun

  The large bubble-shaped region of space, influenced by the solar wind and the magnetic field of the Sun, through which the Sun's particles and magnetic field extend.

  - "The Voyager spacecraft is expected to leave the heliosphere in 2025."
  - "The heliosphere is divided into two main regions: the inner heliosheath and the outer heliotail."

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Variants

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heliosphere , heliospheres , heliospheric

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'Helios' meaning Sun, and 'sphaira' meaning sphere.

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Trivia

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1. The heliosphere is not a perfect sphere, but rather an asymmetrical shape due to the interaction between the solar wind and the interstellar medium.

2. The heliosphere is estimated to be about 11 billion kilometers in diameter.

3. The heliosphere is believed to act as a protective shield for the solar system, shielding it from harmful cosmic rays and other particles from interstellar space.

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1. Solar wind: A continuous flow of charged particles, mainly electrons and ions, that is ejected from the upper atmosphere of the Sun.

2. Magnetic field: A region of space in which a magnetic force is present and exerts influence.

3. Interstellar medium: The matter and radiation that fills the space between the stars in a galaxy.

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The heliosphere has been a subject of interest in various fields of science, including astronomy, astrophysics, and plasma physics. It has been explored through various space probes such as Voyager 1 and 2, and is a significant area of study in understanding the solar system and its interaction with interstellar space.

How to Memorize "heliosphere"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a giant bubble expanding outward from the Sun, with the solar wind and magnetic field shaping its boundaries.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'heliosphere' with 'sun' and 'sphere'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Sun's sphere' to memorize the meaning of heliosphere.

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