11 Years Charting Edge of Solar System

The video explores the solar wind and its role in forming the heliosphere, a protective bubble around our solar system. It discusses the solar cycle, which affects the solar wind and heliosphere's size. Scientists use NASA's IBEX to map the heliosphere, revealing its comet-like shape. Observations show asymmetry in the heliosphere's structure, with the nose and tail responding differently to solar wind changes. These findings enhance our understanding of the heliosphere and its potential role in supporting life.

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