Proto-Planetary Disks: Where Do Baby Solar Systems Come From?

Event

When:: Thu, 11 Feb 2016, 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Where:: Natural Science Bldg. 112 - Louisville, KY
Category:: PALS2015/16
Who:: Dr. Gerard Williger

Description

We will see a guided tour through the steps of the formation of a solar system, from a giant gas cloud to a spinning disk to the formation of proto-planets, courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope, the Atacama Large Millimeter Array and other instruments.

Venue

Location:: Natural Science Bldg. 112