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Definition
Magnetic field: A force field generated by moving electrical charges. An electrical current running through a loop of wire generates a magnetic field. More »

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Radio Programs
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 Title  Air Date
Speedy Star October 18, 2009
Superstorm! Part 4 September 3, 2009
Testing Moonrocks July 23, 2009
Solar Connection July 7, 2009
Alpha Centauri B April 15, 2009

Note: Audio versions of our programs will be available the day after they air. Visit the transcript page to listen.

Image Gallery
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 Image
A Big Bang
A Big Bang
Big Hand for a Little Star
Big Hand for a Little Star
Magnetar
Magnetar
Pushing the Boundaries
Pushing the Boundaries
Heading Out
Heading Out

Frequently Asked Questions
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 Question
Can solar flares and sunspots affect Earth?
What are sunspots?
What causes the Northern and Southern Lights?

Other Resources
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Sun
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/sun.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Jupiter
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/jupiter.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Saturn
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/saturn.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Earth and Moon
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/earth_and_moon.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Mercury
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/mercury.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2008
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/explorations2008.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Inner Planets: Exploring Our Own Back Yard
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/inner_planets_more.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2004
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/explorations2004.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Venus
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/venus.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2009
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/explorations.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations in 2007
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/explorations2007.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Texas Connection
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/texas_connection.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Explorations of the Inner Planets
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/explorations_inner.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Ask Merlin
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/ask_merlin.html
StarDate Online | Solar System Guide | Europa
http://stardate.org/resources/ssguide/europa.html

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