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A magnetoshere of sufficient stregnth will serve to protect the occupants of a planet from the harmful [[radiation]] of their star and the surrounding cosmos. The results of this protection can be seen as aurorae in the far northern and southern latitudes. | A magnetoshere of sufficient stregnth will serve to protect the occupants of a planet from the harmful [[solar wind]] and [[radiation]] of their star and the surrounding cosmos. The results of this protection can be seen as aurorae in the far northern and southern latitudes. | ||
Because Mars lacks a significant magnetic field, it's magnetosphere offers | Because Mars lacks a significant magnetic field, it's magnetosphere offers negligable protection from solar wind and radiation. | ||
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The Magnetosphere is the region of space surrounding a celestial object that is affected by the objects magnetic field.
Origin
The Earth's magnetosphere is thought to be generated by its rotating iron core.
Effect
A magnetoshere of sufficient stregnth will serve to protect the occupants of a planet from the harmful solar wind and radiation of their star and the surrounding cosmos. The results of this protection can be seen as aurorae in the far northern and southern latitudes.
Because Mars lacks a significant magnetic field, it's magnetosphere offers negligable protection from solar wind and radiation.