interstellar wind A flow of the local interstellar medium past the heliosphere (the Sun's magnetic sphere of influence) at a relative speed of about 20 km/s. An interstellar wind surrounds each star's sphere of influence like a river moving around protruding rocks. Related category INTERSTELLAR AND INTERPLANETARY MATTER Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |