First maps of the sun’s outer boundary may help predict solar storms
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Astronomers have created the first maps of the sun's outer boundary, which may aid in predicting solar storms. The mapping effort has helped to detail the sun's atmospheric boundary, including its shape and behavior. The creation of these maps has been assisted by nasa's parker solar probe and has provided new insights into the sun's outer edge and the escape route of solar wind.
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