What is the scientific term for the study of the Sun and its influence throughout the solar system?

Heliophysics is the scientific discipline that studies the Sun and its effects on the solar system, including its influence on Earth and other celestial bodies.

Key areas in heliophysics 

  • Solar flares,
  • Coronal mass ejections 
  • Solar wind
  • Sun’s magnetic field 
  • Space weather phenomena

These areas add to our understanding of the interrelated processes that govern the Sun’s behaviour and influence on the solar system.