Journey Through the Heliosphere: Solar Wind

Two pages pulled from the Journey Through the Heliosphere booklet examine the solar wind, using a blend of art and science to make heliophysics concepts accessible. The pages include a note connecting the topic to Indigenous Alaskan languages and cultural perspectives.

The booklet explores the Sun, solar magnetic fields, and the solar wind, and also covers Earth-focused topics such as auroras, eclipses, seasons, and Earth’s climate. It extends outward to discuss the universe, habitable zones, the solar system, and the life cycle of stars.

A notable feature is the inclusion of Alaska Native words for the Sun and sky from Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, Central Yupik/Cup'ik, Iñupiaq, Lower Koyukon Athabascan, Ten Kenaga'/Lower Tanana Athabascan, Ts'msyen/Sm'algyax, and Xaad kil/Haida. A glossary of science terms appears at the end to support learning.

United States, Alaska

solar wind, heliosphere, sun, solar system, auroras, magnetic fields, habitable zones, alaska native, alutiiq, iñupiaq