(Illustration) Earth's Magnetic Field (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

(Illustration) Earth's Magnetic Field

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This stereoscopic visualization shows a simple model of the Earth's magnetic field. The magnetic field partially shields the Earth from harmful charged particles emanating from the Sun.

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

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