The Russell Frank Astronomy Lecture Series
UNLV Physics and Astronomy Department
7:30PM Thursday November 8, 2018
Bigelow Physics Building 102
Revolutionary observational advances mean that extrasolar planetary systems are now two a penny, but few look like our own Solar System. The lecture will describe what we know about how planetary systems form, and highlight recent discoveries that may show planets caught in the act of forming. We will discuss the prospects for first finding, and then characterizing, other planets that could host life.
This talk is intended for a general audience including enthusiasts of all backgrounds and ages.
