The Plasmaspheres of Neptune



This picture shows that there are three small regions in which the particles are trapped. These regions are the plasmaspheres.
Click on image for full size version (92K GIF)
Image provided courtesy of T.S. Huang

Neptune has three tiny plasmaspheres. The rings of Neptune sweep away much of the particles in the area.

Particles enter the plasmasphere from the atmosphere as well as the magnetotail. Mathematical theory suggests that particles leave the plasmasphere by being swept directly into the atmosphere.


"Return to Neptune's Magnetosphere"



The Plasmaspheres of Neptune



This picture shows that there are three small regions in which the particles are trapped. These regions are the plasmaspheres.
Click on image for full size version (92K GIF)
Image provided courtesy of T.S. Huang

Neptune has three tiny plasmaspheres. The rings of Neptune sweep away much of the particles in the area.

Particles enter the plasmasphere from the atmosphere as well as the magnetotail. Particles might leave the plasmasphere by being swept directly into the atmosphere.


"Return to Neptune's Magnetosphere"



The Plasmaspheres of Neptune



This picture shows that there are three small regions in which the particles are trapped. These regions are the plasmaspheres.
Click on image for full size version (92K GIF)
Image provided courtesy of T.S. Huang

Neptune has three small plasmaspheres which are greatly affected by Neptune's rings.

Particles enter the plasmasphere from Neptune's atmosphere as well as the magnetotail. Particles might leave the plasmasphere by being swept directly into the atmosphere.


"Return to Neptune's Magnetosphere"




Last modified November 19, 1997 by the Windows Team

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