Recent observation from images by Voyager-2 space craft shows that our solar system is asymmetrical likely due to disturbances in the interstellar magnetic field.
Researchers have long suspected the solar system was bent, but never had direct evidence until now, said Voyager mission scientist Edward Stone of the California Institute of Technology.
Scientists believe the unevenness is caused by the interstellar magnetic field that is pitched at an angle to the plane of the Milky Way. Our solar system would have been spherical if there were no disturbances in the interstellar magnetic field. The nuclear-powered Voyager spacecraft, launched in 1977, are hurtling toward an uncharted region of space where the sun's influence wanes. Voyager-1 is the most distant man made object.
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The field of science that I could never understand... Not that it's not interesting to know, but I think most of this stories about the universe are only imagination. There are interesting videos about the structure of ALL. But how can you say that it's so?And if we are only a sort of aquarium?
Liudmila led me to your blog. I am very interested in our universe. I like to read stories in the scientific publications and inform others just like you do. I use http://interglacial.blogspot.com/ and http://cretaceous.blogspot.com/ to leave a few facts for interested readers. I have your link posted in them as well. Enjoy our world it's fascinating isn't it?
You are right, it's fashinating to learn all is possible to learn. That is why I read scientific publications with great interest. If I don't understand something (and write about it openly) -better for me. I have a nich where I can learn. :)))
I'll add you blogs to my friends list now (Diary)
Excuse me, but I can't open these addresses
http://interglacial.blogspot.com/ and http://cretaceous.blogspot.com/
I'm so sorry Liudmila. I forgot that they were http://interglacial.wordpress.com/
http://cretaceous.wordpress.com/
I have too many blogs and lose track sometimes. Thank you for reminding me. Take good care of your nice cat.
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