Heliospheric Physics

Heliospheric physics studies the environment around the Sun, called the heliosphere, which is shaped by solar wind—a stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun. This magnetic bubble shields our solar system from much of the harmful cosmic radiation and interacts with the interstellar medium. Researchers explore how solar activity influences this space, affecting planets and space weather. Understanding heliospheric physics helps us comprehend how the Sun’s influence extends across vast distances and impacts the space environment experienced by Earth and other planets.