First Measurement of the Ancient Solar System's Magnetic Field

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New research indicates that the ancient solar system's magnetic field was strong enough to shape the gas and dust disk from which Earth and other planets formed. This magnetic field played a crucial role in creating conditions favorable for life on Earth. The findings are based on analyses of a meteorite that provides insights into the strength of the young Sun's magnetic field. This work enhances our understanding of planetary formation and the early solar environment. The implications of this research are significant for understanding the origins of life on Earth.
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by Ken Croswell

Earth and its planetary neighbors arose in a magnetic field strong enough to sculpt the disk of gas and dust that spawned our solar system and set the stage for a planet capable of developing life. That's the implication of new work that uses a meteorite to deduce the strength of the magnetic field around the young Sun.

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CygnusX-1 said:
by Ken Croswell

Earth and its planetary neighbors arose in a magnetic field strong enough to sculpt the disk of gas and dust that spawned our solar system and set the stage for a planet capable of developing life. That's the implication of new work that uses a meteorite to deduce the strength of the magnetic field around the young Sun.

Full story at ScienceNOW.
Very interesting, thank you.
 

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