PlanetaryMagnetosphere

Alternative definitions (0), class: vernacular (0)
Term: PlanetaryMagnetosphere
Definition:

The region of space in which a planet's Magnetic Field dominates that of the Solar Wind. It is distorted into a teardrop shape by the Solar Wind pushing on the dayside and drawing out a long magnetotail on the night side.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/99152/h26694