Astronomers Detect Signature of Magnetic Field on an Exoplanet
Monday, December 20, 2021
Researchers have identified the first signature of a magnetic field surrounding a planet outside of our solar system. Earth's magnetic field acts as a shield against energetic particles from the sun known as the solar wind. Magnetic fields could play similar roles on other planets.
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