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Ways of Knowing: Our Sun and Earth Poster

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By observing Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, this resource highlights the science of electromagnetic shields protecting planetary atmospheres from harsh solar radiation. It connects NASA’s study of the heliosphere and charged particles with Navajo concepts of balance, showing how these dynamic cosmic forces interact.
NASA / NASA HEAT / Chantil Hunt Estevez
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Project Description:

This poster explores space weather, illustrating how solar wind and magnetic fields create auroras, bridging NASA and Navajo knowledge. By observing Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, this resource highlights the science of electromagnetic shields protecting planetary atmospheres from harsh solar radiation. It connects NASA’s study of the heliosphere and charged particles with Navajo concepts of balance, showing how these dynamic cosmic forces interact.

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Citations: NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT), part of NASA's Science Activation portfolio, NNH21ZDA001N-SCIACT, Hunt Estevez, C., Ng, C., Kirk, M., Milotte, C., Alegbeleye, L.A.; Thunderbird Collaborations LLC, Maryboy N., Begay, D.; Oregon State University, Fischer, H., Storksdiek, M., Sellers, V.; The Sun Through NASA and Navajo Ways of Knowing Poster Series (2026)

Image / Infographic
This poster explores space weather, illustrating how solar wind and magnetic fields create auroras, bridging NASA and Navajo knowledge. By observing Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, this resource highlights the science of electromagnetic shields protecting planetary atmospheres from harsh solar radiation. It connects NASA’s study of the heliosphere and charged particles with Navajo concepts of balance, showing how these dynamic cosmic forces interact.
NASA / NASA HEAT / Chantil Hunt Estevez

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