Plasma streamer
From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference
A plasma streamer is a stream of plasma between the two stars of a binary system. Plasma streams create ionized distortion fields surrounding them, greatly reducing the efficacy of sensors, transporters, and even tractor beams.
In 2369, the USS Enterprise-D was sent to the Igo system to investigate the disappearance of the USS Yosemite, a science vessel sent to remotely observe the stream. (TNG: "Realm of Fear")
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