Heliosphere

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪtʃˈɛɫioʊˈsfɪɹ/

Heliosphere (noun)

  1. The large region around the Sun where its solar wind and magnetic field control the movement of space particles.

Examples

  • The heliosphere shields the solar system from many harmful particles.
  • A spacecraft studies the heliosphere to understand space weather.