The Sun and the lives of stars · A guided course

Space weather and the Sun–Earth connection

Follow particles, fields, and light from the Sun to the systems they affect.

Learn how plasma, solar wind, eruptions, the magnetosphere, and auroras fit together. Use transparent timing and detector exercises to interpret forecasts and technological effects.

6 lessons60 min of lessons + 8 min challengeIntermediate

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6 lessons

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