The Sun spin_mars3

The Dynamo Process: A nice tutorial on magnetic dynamos presented by NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. (http://istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/earthmag/dynamos.htm)

Magnetism - the Key to Understanding the Sun: An introduction to solar magnetism presented by the NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center solar research group (http://science.nasa.gov/ssl/pad/solar/the_key.htm)

The Spiral of the Interplanetary Magnetic Field: This article includes an eye-catching lawn sprinkler animation that illustrates the Sun's spiraling magnetic field. Presented by an online version of the CD Windows to the Universe. The online service is provided by the University of Michigan and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. (http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=/glossary/IMF_spiral.html&cd=false&cdp=/windows3.html&art=ok&frp=/windows3.html&fr=f&sw=false&edu=high)

The Sun's Magnetic Cycle: Presented by NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center. (http://istp.gsfc.nasa.gov/earthmag/sunspots.htm)

Ulysses Home Page: Learn more about NASA's exploration of the Sun's inner heliosphere from NASA/Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory. (http://ulysses.jpl.nasa.gov/)

 

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