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Voyager's Discovery: The Solar System's Mysterious Wall

In this episode of 'Curious Cosmos,' we explore NASA's groundbreaking discoveries from the Voyager spacecraft, which recently encountered a mysterious 'wall' at the edge of our solar system. This region, known as the heliopause, boasts staggering temperatures of 30,000 to 50,000 kelvin and serves as a protective barrier against cosmic rays. Join us as we delve into how Voyager's advanced instruments help us understand this fascinating boundary and its significance for our solar system and beyond. Discover the implications of this 'wall' on our understanding of cosmic phenomena and what it means for future space exploration. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that connects the dots between our solar system and the broader universe!