adjective
- of or relating to the heliosphere, the region of space around the sun dominated by the sun's magnetic field and solar wind
Usage: technical; astronomy
Examples
- The heliospheric boundary marks where the sun's influence ends and interstellar space begins.
- Scientists study heliospheric conditions to understand solar wind behavior.
- Heliospheric models help predict space weather events that affect Earth.
- The Voyager probes have provided valuable data about heliospheric structure.
- Heliospheric magnetic fields protect the inner planets from cosmic radiation.