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Inferred properties of the MM Sun: speed (vr), radial magnetic field (Br), and number density (np) are compared with typical values at 1 AU.
| Quantity | MM at 20 R_s | MM at 1 AU | Typical 1 AU values |
|---|---|---|---|
| vr (km/s) | 240 | 240 | 400 |
| Br(nT) | 10−4 G | 0.09 nT | 1 |
| np (cm−3) | 25 | 0.21 | 5 |
