First Astrosphere Found Around Sunlike Star by Astronomers
Astronomers have detected the first-ever astrosphere around a sunlike star, HD 61005, known as "The Moth." This discovery, made using the Chandra X-ray Observatory, reveals a bubble of hot gas created by the star's stellar wind, extending far beyond the Sun's heliosphere. The finding provides insights into the early conditions of our Sun and the role of astrospheres in shielding planets from cosmic rays, enhancing our understanding of potential life-hosting environments around similar stars.
