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Cosmic Superbubble’s Magnetic Field Charted in 3D for the First Time

  • Astronomers have charted the magnetic field of the Local Bubble using data obtained by Planck and Gaia. Here, the short pink and purple vector lines on the surface of the bubble represent the orientation of the magnetic field discovered. The bubble sits within the Milky Way galaxy.
    Astronomers have charted the magnetic field of the Local Bubble using data obtained by Planck and Gaia. Here, the short pink and purple vector lines on the surface of the bubble represent the orientation of the magnetic field discovered. The bubble sits within the Milky Way galaxy.
    Credit: Theo O'Neill / World Wide Telescope

    Low Resolution Image

  • The Local Bubble's Magnetic Field in 3D (Full length video)

    Scientists have unveiled the first-of-its-kind map of a magnetic field in space. Specifically, the team has charted the magnetic field of our Local Bubble in 3D.

    Credit: T. O'Neill, A. Goodman, J. Soler, J. Han and C. Zucker

    Animation