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Astronomy

Planetary Magnetic Fields and Dynamo Theory

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Venus has a similar size and structure to Earth, yet it has almost no magnetic field, largely because it lacks a working dynamo.

Why this is interesting

Earth's magnetic field is invisible, but it protects us from solar radiation. Yet not all planets have one—why is some planets have a shield while others don't?