Alternate Definitions for Interstellar magnetic fields

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Term: Interstellar magnetic fields
Definition:

A large-scale, weak magnetic field, with an estimated strength of about 1 to 5 microgauss, that pervades the disk of the Milky Way Galaxy and controls the alignment of interstellar dust grains.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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