Browsing: Magnetic Fields

Overview Brown dwarfs are a unique class of celestial objects that fall between the categories…

What is Earth’s Magnetic Field? Earth’s magnetic field is an invisible shield that surrounds the…

Geomagnetic storms are disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field that can have a range of effects…

Definition: A supernova remnant (SNR) is a region of space that was once the site…

Aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is a breathtaking natural phenomenon that captivates…

The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is a celestial spectacle that captivates…

Voyager 2 is a space probe launched by NASA on August 20, 1977, as part…

Overview: Launched in 1977, the Voyager 2 space probe embarked on a groundbreaking mission to…

Launch and Early Mission (1977-1979) August 20, 1977: Voyager 2 launches from Cape Canaveral, Florida.…

Launch: August 20, 1977 Mission Duration: 45 years (and counting) Launched less than two weeks…