Event details
From the formation of planets and planetary evolution, to the forces that shape worlds near and far, Geoastronomy explores the intersections where disciplines - and worlds - collide. Join us for the official inauguration of the Munich Center for Geoastronomy - a 2-day event dedicated to bridging the connections between Earth and the cosmos under the theme “When Worlds Collide”.
Programme
The event features a series of public talks by world-renowned international scientists/authors and scientific talks by local experts from across geosciences, planetary sciences, and astrophysics. Through accessible presentations and lively discussions, our speakers will share insights into some of the most profound questions and cutting edge developments in modern earth and space sciences. Preliminary programme available. The final programme will be announced here soon!
Keynote Talks:
Searching for Alien Earths
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Prof. Lisa Kaltenegger (Carl Sagan Institute, USA)
Volcanic Outgassing Across Time and Space
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Prof. Marie Edmonds (Cambridge, UK)
To See a World in a Point of Light: The Past, Present, and Future of Exoplanet Detection
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Prof. Joshua Winn (Princeton, USA)
The First Minerals and Rocks of the Solar System
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Prof. Marc Chaussidon (IPGP, France)
Bridging Stars to Planets: Geoastronomy with Brown Dwarfs
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Prof. Adam Burgasser (UC San Diego, USA)
Audience
This event is open to everyone, and from all disciplines and faculties - whether you are a student, scientist, educator, administrator, someone passionate about science or simply curious about the cosmos and our place within it. This event offers a unique opportunity - not just to engage with and learn from ideas and discoveries, but also to network with the people shaping some of the most exciting frontiers in science today.
We warmly welcome you to join us for this celebration of worlds - from Earth to Exoplanets!
Registration
Attendance to this event is free. However, registration is required.
Please register at the link in the menu or below.
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Notice:
Photographs and/or video recordings will be taken during the event for public relations, communication and documentation purposes, and may be published on our website, in printed matter and on our social media and professional networking channels (e.g. LinkedIn).
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