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ESP2024: PLATO Planetary Systems – formation to observed architectures, 14-16 May 2024, Catania (Italy)

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The meeting ESP2024: PLATO Planetary Systems – formation to observed architectures is held in Catania from 14 to 16 May 2024.

With  PLATO Mission due for launch soon  this would seem a good time to review the present state of knowledge of exoplanet systems and the objectives of the mission. PLATO is optimized for the detection and characterization of small planets in the habitable zones of Sun-like stars. By combining two cutting-edge approaches: planetary transits and the study of the internal structure of stars using stellar seismology, supported by a dedicated ground-based observation programme. In combination with a dedicated ground based observation programme, PLATO will provide accurate planetary parameters (including age) for a large sample of exoplanets which could be used to answer many scientific questions eg if there are favoured evolutionary paths for exoplanets by comparison with theoretical population models PLATO will provide accurate and complete planetary parameters (including age) for a large sample of exoplanets, allowing to address a variety of scientific questions: planet occurrences, trends in composition, dynamical evolution, favoured evolutionary paths, etc.

The aim of this conference is to review the current state of the art in the field and to examine the range of scientific questions PLATO data could prove useful. Themed sessions will examine planetary systems at all stages of their evolution as well as give an overview of the PLATO mission, its  future data, and how to become involved.

Attendance in person to foster personal interaction and building of collaborations is encouraged; however, a remote connection to the meeting will be provided.

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Important Dates:

  • 29 March: Abstract submission deadline
  • 15 April: Abstract decisions publicised
  • 20 April: Close registration for in-person attendance
  • 30 April: Close payment for in-person attendance
  • 10 May: Close registration for remote attendance

WHEN

From 14th to 16th of May 2024.

WHERE 

Catania, Italy

The ESP2024 is hosted at the Department of Physics and Astronomy “Ettore Majorana” (DFA) of the Catania University.

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SOC

  • David Brown (University of Warwick)
  • Gavin Ramsay (Armagh Observatory & Planetarium)
  • Magal Deleuil (LAM)
  • Ana Heras (ESA)
  • Hugh Osborn (Univ. Bern)
  • Isabella Pagano (INAF)
  • Giampaolo Piotto (Univ. of Padova)
  • Don Pollacco (University of Warwick)
  • Heike Rauer (DLR)
  • Paul Strøm (University of Warwick)
  • Stephane Udry (Univ. of Geneve)
  • Tom Wilson (University of Warwick)

LOC

  • Gaetano Scandariato (INAF OACT), Chair
  • Claudio Arena (INAF OACT)
  • Giancarlo Bellassai (INAF OACT)
  • Salvo Buttaccio (INAF OACT)
  • Flavia Calderone (INAF OACT)
  • Maria Grazia Condorelli (INAF OACT)
  • Carmelo Lauretta (INAF OACT)
  • Giuseppe Leto (INAF OACT)
  • Marco Montalto (INAF OACT)
  • Daniela Recupero (INAF OACT)
  • Daniela Sicilia (INAF OACT)
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