Planets and Planet-forming Disks Around Other Stars April 9, 2010

Dr. Ben Zuckerman of UCLA will discuss exciting new discoveries regarding planets and planet-forming disks around other stars. This is one of the hottest fields in astronomy. Dr. Zuckerman has been a world leader in researching disks around other stars. How do other star systems form, and what does that tell us about the nature of our own world? Be sure to join us and hear some of the latest ideas!