Space-weather phenomenon

Heliopause

The outer boundary of the heliosphere, where the outward pressure of the solar wind balances the pressure of the interstellar medium — the edge of the Sun's domain, crossed by the two Voyager spacecraft.

Environment & effects

Part of:Heliosphere

Related:Voyager 1 Voyager 2

Knowledge connections

Part ofHeliosphere
Associated withVoyager 1
Associated withVoyager 2
Associated withThe Heliosheath
Associated withThe Heliospheric Bow Wave

Sources

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