Physics Colloquium

Date:
29
Thursday
May
2025
Colloquia
Time: 11:15-12:30
Title: Extra-solar Planets: Historical Perspective
Location: Physics Weissman Auditorium
Lecturer: Prof. Tsevi Mazeh
Abstract: Since the groundbreaking discovery of 51 Pegasi b in 1995, a few thousands extra ... Read more Since the groundbreaking discovery of 51 Pegasi b in 1995, a few thousands extra-solar planets have been identified, marking the beginning of a rapidly evolving new field in Astronomy. This talk will trace the history of exoplanet research and explore how these discoveries have reshaped our understanding of planetary formation and opening new frontiers in the study of planetary systems.
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