Space Science Reviews - The Heliosphere in the Local Interstellar Medium: Into the Unknown

New Topical Collection published in Space Science Reviews

Dordrecht, 28 February 2023

The initial reconnaissance of the outer heliosphere and local interstellar medium with in situ measurements (Voyagers 1 and 2), remote sensing of energetic neutral atoms (ENAs) (IBEX and CASSINI) and hydrogen (Voyager and SOHO), and measurements of interstellar dust in the heliosphere (Ulysses) is complete. 

This Topical Collection (this opens in a new tab), edited by John D. Richardson, Andrei Bykov, Frederic Effenberger, Klaus Scherer, Rudolf von Steiger, Veerle J. Sterken, and Gary P. Zank aims to describe the complete heliosphere, including the heliopause and the effects of the heliosphere on the local interstellar medium.

After many COVID related delays, the workshop ‘The Heliosphere in the Local Interstellar Medium’ (this opens in a new tab) took place at ISSI from 8–12 November 2021. After the long and isolated Corona period, the real-life interaction was scientifically stimulating and new ISSI equipment for hybrid meetings allowed remote participation. The resulting manuscripts describe the status of all aspects of outer heliospheric science, the puzzles that remain, and plans for future work. 
 

Please, start reading the editors' introduction: 
Richardson, J.D., Bykov, A., Effenberger, F. et al. The Heliosphere in the Local Interstellar Medium: Into the Unknown (this opens in a new tab). Space Sci Rev 219, 6 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11214-023-00957-z