Solar Magnetospheric Theory Group


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 The image on the left shows loop structures in the atmosphere of the Sun consisting of superheated ionised gas shaped by the powerful magnetic fields generated by the Sun.
(Image, courtesy of NASA, was taken by the TRACE satellite).

The Solar Magnetospheric Theory Group in St Andrews developes models for a diverse range of phenomena that occur on the Sun, as well as investigating the behaviour of the Earth's magnetosphere.

The Solar group's Web-site is at THIS LINK