Concept
Termination Shock
Where the solar wind slows from supersonic to subsonic.
A standing shock wave inside the heliopause where the solar wind decelerates sharply on encountering the interstellar medium.
Overview
A standing shock wave inside the heliopause where the solar wind decelerates sharply on encountering the interstellar medium.
See also
Black Holes
Regions where gravity stops light itself.
The Habitable Zone
Where liquid water can exist on a planet's surface.
Interplanetary Dust
Fine debris pervading the Solar System.
Lagrange Points
Five spots where gravity and orbital motion balance.
Photon Sphere
Where light itself can orbit a black hole.
Big Rip
An end-of-universe scenario where everything is torn apart.