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He predicted the solar wind and shape of the Sun\u2019s magnetic field<\/span><\/p>\n\n

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The visionary solar scientist Eugene Parker, whose name graces NASA\u2019s Parker Solar Probe, passed away on 15 March at the age of 94.<\/p>\n\n

In the mid-1950s, Parker developed the theory that predicted particles would flow out of the Sun, a theory that was proved correct in 1962 when Mariner 2 measured the solar wind. He also correctly hypothesised that the solar magnetic field would take on a spiral shape in the outer regions of the Solar System, due to rotation of the Sun\u2019s magnetic field.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThe field of heliophysics exists in large part because of Dr Eugene Parker,\u201d says Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA\u2019s associate administrator for science. \u201cHonouring his work by giving Parker Solar Probe his name is one of the proudest accomplishments of my career. Parker Solar Probe \u2018touching the Sun,\u2019 is a fitting accomplishment for his namesake mission.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n

http:\/\/parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Photo: NASA\/GLENN BENSON<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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