= Heliospheric current sheet
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The heliospheric current sheet is a significant structure in the solar system that arises from the solar magnetic field. It can be described as a vast, wavy surface that extends throughout the heliosphere, which is the region of space influenced by the solar wind—a stream of charged particles released from the Sun. \#\#\# Key Features of the Heliospheric Current Sheet: 1. **Formation**: The heliospheric current sheet is generated by the Sun's rotation and the dynamics of its magnetic field.
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