Understanding the Milky Way's Magnetic Field

What is the primary source of Earth's magnetic field?

• Cosmic rays

• The sun's magnetic field

• The core of our planet

• Interstellar dust

What did the Planck spacecraft primarily study during its mission?

• The Voyager probes

• The Earth's core

• The Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation

• The sun's magnetic field

How does interstellar dust help in mapping the Milky Way's magnetic field?

• By guiding pigeons

• By deflecting compass needles

• By emitting cosmic rays

• By shining with polarized microwave light

What shape would the Milky Way's magnetic field have if viewed from above?

• Triangular

• Rectangular

• Circular

• Spiral

What future research does the Planck team plan to conduct?

• Studying the sun's core

• Mapping based on free electrons

• Analyzing cosmic rays

• Exploring the Earth's magnetic field