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heliosphere [′hē·lē·ə‚sfir] (astronomy) The region surrounding the sun where the solar wind dominates the interstellar medium. Also known as solar cavity. (geophysics) The region in the ionosphere where helium ions are predominant (sometimes there may be no region in which helium ions dominate). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Hill, an expert in solar imaging, and science writer Carlowicz provide images from satellites such as Skylab and the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. Even the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), a satellite designed to study the sun, is not immune. Photo: (Color) A telescope aboard the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft took this photo of the sun. |
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