Solar wind

Audio Guide:

The charged particles from the corona or coronal holes can escape the Sun’s gravity and fly outward because of their high temperature and speed. They form the solar wind, of which the intensity will be affected and changing due to various degrees of solar activities.

The animation introduces the solar wind.

Exhibit Introduction:

The exhibit illustrates the formation of solar wind, including the explanation of the sun, earth, Van Allen Belt and the relation between the magnetic fields of earth.