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Magnetosphere

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Earth has a space shield.

Magnetosphere rendition.jpg
Magnetosphere rendition.jpg
It is made of a force. This force blocks bad rays from the sun. It helps keep our world safe. It works like a big bubble. Do you feel safe on Earth?

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Magnetosphere Levels.svg
File:Red Giant Plunging Through Space.jpg
Red Giant Plunging Through Space.jpg
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Magnetosphere rendition.jpg
File:Structure_of_the_magnetosphere_LanguageSwitch.svg
Structure_of_the_magnetosphere_LanguageSwitch.svg
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Tau Bootis b.jpg
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