Researchers from Northwestern University have discovered that the sun’s magnetic field originates close to the surface, instead of deep inside the sphere. This could improve solar forecasts in the future.
  • SatouKazuma
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    4 months ago

    Is this going to necessitate a redefinition of the heliosheath or heliopause, since those are partially based on the solar magnetic field?

    • Kichae@lemmy.caEnglish
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      4 months ago

      No. They’re both… way outside of the sun, so the depth within the sun at which the magnetosphere is generated is immaterial to them.

      • SatouKazuma
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        4 months ago

        I was just thinking that since the centre of those was on/in the Sun, this shift might make a difference, but that makes sense.