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Magnetosphere

The magnetosphere is the region surrounding a planet or celestial body in which its magnetic field plays a dominant role in controlling the charged particles (plasma) and their interactions with the body.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sample Sentences:

1. The Earth's magnetosphere protects us from the harmful solar wind particles.

2. The magnetosphere of Jupiter is much larger than that of Earth.

3. Astronauts orbiting the moon need to be cautious of the moon's weak magnetosphere.

Related Products:

• Magnetosphere: From Earth to the Sun (Space Sciences Series of ISSI Book 22)
• Magnetic Fields of Celestial Bodies (Space Sciences Series of ISSI Book 32)
• Introduction to Space Physics (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)