The exosphere (Ancient Greek: ἔξω éxō "outside, external, beyond", Ancient Greek: σφαῖρα sphaĩra "sphere"). source
The exosphere (Ancient Greek: ἔξω éxō "outside, external, beyond", Ancient Greek: σφαῖρα sphaĩra "sphere").
The exosphere is a thin, atmosphere-like volume surrounding a planet or natural satellite where molecules are gravitationally bound to that body. source
The exosphere is a thin, atmosphere-like volume surrounding a planet or natural satellite where molecules are gravitationally bound to that body.
The exosphere is the uppermost layer, where the atmosphere thins out and merges with interplanetary space. source
The exosphere is the uppermost layer, where the atmosphere thins out and merges with interplanetary space.
The exosphere is located directly above the thermosphere. source
The exosphere is located directly above the thermosphere.
Referred to as a surface boundary exosphere. source
Referred to as a surface boundary exosphere.
The molecules emitted from the surface escape to space, are not considered to have exospheres. source
The molecules emitted from the surface escape to space, are not considered to have exospheres.
The most common molecules within Earth's exosphere are those of the lightest atmospheric gasses. source
The most common molecules within Earth's exosphere are those of the lightest atmospheric gasses.
The lower boundary of the exosphere is called the exobase. source
The lower boundary of the exosphere is called the exobase.
In principle, the exosphere covers distances where particles are still gravitationally bound to Earth, i.e. source
In principle, the exosphere covers distances where particles are still gravitationally bound to Earth, i.e.
The exosphere, observable from space as the geocorona. source
The exosphere, observable from space as the geocorona.
The exosphere is seen to extend to at least 10,000 kilometres (6,200 mi) from Earth's surface. source
The exosphere is seen to extend to at least 10,000 kilometres (6,200 mi) from Earth's surface.
The exosphere is a transitional zone between Earth's atmosphere and space. source
The exosphere is a transitional zone between Earth's atmosphere and space.
NASA scientists reported the detection of neon in the exosphere of the moon. source
NASA scientists reported the detection of neon in the exosphere of the moon.
The exosphere is technically part of Earth's atmosphere, in many ways it is part of outer space. source
The exosphere is technically part of Earth's atmosphere, in many ways it is part of outer space.
Gas atoms and molecules in the exosphere move along "ballistic trajectories", reminiscent of the arcing flight of a thrown ball (or shot cannonball!). source
Gas atoms and molecules in the exosphere move along "ballistic trajectories", reminiscent of the arcing flight of a thrown ball (or shot cannonball!).
