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or A Comparison of the Magnetospheres between Jupiter and Earth
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Superlatives of Jupiter: Most massive planet in the solar system. Rotates the fastest. The strongest magnetic field. The most massive satellite system of any planet. The Magnetosphere of Jupiter: Coupling the equator to the poles
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Factors needed to form and maintain magnetosphere: A strong enough planetary magnetic field that halts the solar wind. A source of plasma internal or external to the magnetopause to populate it. A source of energy to power it.
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EARTHJUPITER
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The Outer Magnetosphere Bow shock Magnetosheath Magnetopause Magnetotail
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Bow shock Magnetosheath
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MAGNETOPAUSEMAGNETOTAIL
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The Inner Magnetosphere Plasma sheet Plasmasphere Ring current
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Plasmasheet Plasmasphere Ring current
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The Inner Magnetosphere The Middle Magnetosphere The Outer Magnetosphere
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Four plasma sources: The satellite Io Solar wind Escape of ions from the ionosphere Surface sputtering
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Complex structure Trapping geometry
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Magnetotail Open magnetotail – Dawn magnetosphere Closed magnetotail – Dusk magnetosphere
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