The heliosphere's interstellar interaction: no bow shock.

DJ, McComas; D, Alexashov; M, Bzowski; H, Fahr; J, Heerikhuisen; V, Izmodenov; MA, Lee; E, Möbius; N, Pogorelov; NA, Schwadron; GP, Zank

doi:10.1126/science.1221054

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The heliosphere's interstellar interaction: no bow shock.

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McComas DJ

Alexashov D

Bzowski M

Abstract

As the Sun moves through the local interstellar medium, its supersonic, ionized solar wind carves out a cavity called the heliosphere. Recent observations from the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) spacecraft show that the relative motion of the Sun with respect to the interstellar medium is slo...

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