Star and planet formation
UK Centre for Astrobiology seminar
Star and planet formation
- Event time: 1:00pm
- Event date: 13th November 2012
- Speaker: Professor Ken Rice (School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Edinburgh)
- Location: CSEC Seminar Room, James Clerk Maxwell Building (JCMB) James Clerk Maxwell Building Peter Guthrie Tait Road Edinburgh EH9 3FD GB
Event details
Talk summary
I will discuss our current understanding of star formation and how this relates to the formation of planets and planetary systems. I will also discuss our current knowledge of extrasolar planets and the likelihood of discovering one that may not only lie in the habitable zone but be of a size that is suitable for habitability.
About UK Centre for Astrobiology seminars
The astrobiology seminar series is run by the UK Centre for Astrobiology based in the School of Physics & Astronomy. Astrobiology is a multi-disciplinary subject and the seminar series actively encourages attendance by undergraduates, postgraduates and academic staff from other departments..