“What is Heliophysics?” article
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| Heliophysics Big Ideas |
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| Heliophysics Topics |
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| Heliophysics Missions |
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| Material Cost per Learner | Free |
| Language | English |
Heliophysics is the exploration of our star, the Sun, and how it influences Earth, space, and planets throughout the Solar System. Heliophysics research helps protect astronauts, spacecraft, and power grids here on Earth.
PUNCH scientists are heliophysicists who research the fundamental physics of the Sun and how it releases charged particles, magnetic fields, and solar storms that affect conditions (space weather) in interplanetary space. These phenomena can be divided into Ambient and Dynamic features of the space between Earth and Sun.