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Title:

The Magnetosphere

Url:

http://www.phy6.org/earthmag/magspher.htm

Creator:

Stern, David P. (David Peter), 1931-

Publisher:

David P. Stern

Description: This web page, authored and curated by Dr. David P. Stern, provides an examination of Earth's magnetosphere and physical phenomena related to it. Subject matter includes the motion of charges in the Earth's magnetic field and the magnetosphere's interaction with the polar aurora and solar wind. A short history of he discovery of the magnetosphere is also included. This page is part of a larger science education site, "From Stargazers to Starships."

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism
Science -- Physics -- Geophysics. Cosmic physics -- Special topics, A-Z -- Magnetosphere. Magnetopause
Science -- Physics -- Geophysics. Cosmic physics -- Special topics, A-Z -- Van Allen radiation belts
Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Auroras

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Meteorology
Science -- Astronomy
Science -- Space sciences

Key Concept:

Meteorology -- Auroras
Physics -- Electricity
Physics -- Magnetism
Physics -- Radiation

Date Issued:

2007-04-12

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Dr. David P. Stern

Access Rights:

Free access

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