Sun/Interplanetary Magnetic Field

The portion of the Sun's magnetic field that extends into interplanetary space. Interacts with the magnetic fields of its planets, terminating at a planet's Magnetopause, atmosphere, or surface. Solar wind is propelled along its field lines.

Magnetic Tornadoes Discovered (Jun 2009)

 * See Mercury/Magnetic Tornadoes


 * http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/090608-mm-mercury-tornadoes.html