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Close up of magnetic fields

Close up of magnetic fields


Date: 17 February 2013
Satellite: Cassini
Copyright: ESA

Illustration of quasi-parallel (top) and quasi-perpendicular (bottom) magnetic field conditions at a planetary bow shock. Under quasi-parallel conditions, the magnetic field is roughly pointing toward the shock surface, almost parallel to a vector at right angles to the shock front (red arrow). Under quasi-perpendicular conditions, the magnetic field is close to aligned with the shock surface, that is, almost perpendicular to the shock vector.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
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