Asset Publisher

Artist's impression of Earth's bow shock and magnetosphere

Artist's impression of Earth's bow shock and magnetosphere


Date: 15 November 2011
Satellite: Cluster
Depicts: Artist's impression of Earth's bow shock and magnetosphere
Copyright: ESA/AOES Medialab

This artist's impression shows Earth's bow shock, a standing shock wave that forms when the solar wind encounters the magnetosphere of our planet.

Last Update: 1 September 2019
7-Dec-2024 18:43 UT

ShortUrl Portlet

Shortcut URL

https://sci.esa.int/s/WyGp6gA

Also Available As

Related Images

Related Videos

Related Publications

Related Links

Documentation