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Monthly Meeting: Dr. Dimitris Stamatellos – “New Worlds in our Galaxy”
Friday, 19th April 2024 @ 19:00 – 21:00 BST
Members of the public are welcome to attend (for free), but please consider joining our Society if you attend more than two monthly meetings.
The April 2024 monthly meeting of Liverpool Astronomical Society for the 2023-2024 session will be held on Friday, April 19th from 19:00 to 21:00.
Our guest speaker this month is Dr. Dimitris Stamatellos, PhD, Reader in Astrophysics (Associate Professor) of the University of Central Lancashire where he leads the Theoretical star formation and Exoplanets Group. His website can be found at https://dstamatellos.wordpress.com/
The title of the lecture (previously listed as “Exoplanets”) is:
New Worlds in our Galaxy
The question about the origin of planets and life has fascinated humankind since ancient times. Thousands of exoplanets, i.e. planets around other stars, have been discovered . To our surprise these exoplanets have properties that are very different from those of the planets of our Solar System, thus challenging our understanding of how planets form. Recent observations suggest that planets and planetary systems may form much faster than it has been previously thought. I will discuss the methods for discovering exoplanets and present models of planet formation in protostellar discs around young stars.
COVID-19 Information & Safety Procedures
Please try to continue with social distancing and use caution when possible.
Also, use the hand sanitiser that will be available.
The wearing of masks will be a personal choice and optional for those that wish to continue wearing them.
We will continue to ventilate the room.
Finally, please do not attend if you have any COVID-like symptoms or have tested positive for COVID that day, or in the days leading up to the meeting.
Livestream & Recording Information
This meeting will be held at our normal venue of the Quaker Meeting House, and may be live-streamed via YouTube, if I get the equipment set up in time 😊
A recording may be available.
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Free tea/coffee with light refreshments break will form part of the evening at about 8pm.
Please note – Doors will only open after 18:30 and not before.
I do hope you can join me and your fellow members, but if you are unable to attend, please indicate your apologies to me by filling out this form.
With best wishes – Mark