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Voyager 1 Termination Shock Crossing

United States of America · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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2004

Edward C. Stone16 December 2004

Heliosphere · Science / Astronomy

Leads interpretation of Voyager 1 measurements as the spacecraft crosses the termination shock where the supersonic solar wind abruptly slows and heats.

Names involved

Edward C. Stone

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