Frontiers in Exoplanets - Joint AGU-AAS Session

Explore the latest advancements in exoplanet research and solar system understanding in this 2-hour conference session jointly organized by the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the American Astronomical Society (AAS). Delve into the expanding field of exoplanetary science, which has identified over 3,000 exoplanets in more than 2,000 planetary systems, including several dozen with planets in the "habitable zone." Examine how this growing dataset provides crucial tests for our understanding of solar system formation and evolution. Investigate recent discoveries from spacecraft missions to every planet, asteroids, comets, and parts of the Kuiper belt, complemented by ground-based studies, sample returns, and expanded meteorite collections. Gain insights into Earth's early history and mineral physics experiments. Join speakers from AGU and AAS as they present diverse perspectives, explore common scientific ground, and discuss future collaborations in this Kavli Foundation-supported session. Benefit from the expertise of conveners and chairs from institutions such as Cornell University, Arizona State University, and the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy.