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Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems Conference – Dedicated to the Scientific Legacy of Willy Kley

Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems Conference – Dedicated to the Scientific Legacy of Willy Kley

by Lina Kimmig | Aug 17, 2022 | Classics, Current Events

Prof. Willy Kley, a pioneer in the field of protoplanetary disks, unexpectedly died in December 2021. Today’s post commemorates Willy’s legacy and summarizes a scientific conference that was held in memory of Willy in the beginning of August.

Young, cool, and on edge — an unstable protoplanetary disk

Young, cool, and on edge — an unstable protoplanetary disk

by Konstantin Gerbig | Jun 28, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

Is it possible to detect gravitational instability in a protoplanetary disk that is viewed edge-on? Today’s authors investigate the young disk around L1527 IRS.

Flipping the table: inferring planet formation from atmospheric composition

Flipping the table: inferring planet formation from atmospheric composition

by William Balmer | May 6, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

Planet formation is dynamic, and different planet formation models can produce dramatically different planetary atmospheres. Today’s bite discusses a new framework developed to tackle this problem, and shines some light on the formation of the exoplanet HR 8799e.

The Calm Before the – Planet Formation?

The Calm Before the – Planet Formation?

by Lina Kimmig | Apr 27, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

It doesn’t seem like hurricanes on Earth can have anything to do with planet formation. But don’t be fooled! Find out in today’s bite, what the connection is.

The Birth of a Baby Planet

The Birth of a Baby Planet

by Catherine Clark | Apr 8, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors have witnessed the tumultuous birth of a massive planet on the outskirts of its star system.

Peek-a-boo! Forming Moons Revealed Around a Baby Planet

Peek-a-boo! Forming Moons Revealed Around a Baby Planet

by William Balmer | Feb 9, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

How do moons form in the universe? Astronomers recently gathered direct evidence for the formation of moons around exoplanets!

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