Eugene N. Parker

Eugene N. Parker was an influential astrophysicist known for discovering the solar wind—a continuous flow of charged particles emitted by the Sun. His research transformed our understanding of how the Sun influences the entire solar system, including Earth's space environment. Parker's work explained phenomena like solar storms and the Sun's outer atmosphere, and he pioneered concepts that have become fundamental to space science. His discoveries have improved our ability to predict space weather, protecting satellites and electrical systems. Parker's contributions earned him numerous awards, and he is celebrated as a key figure in the study of solar physics.