When stars meet planets: exploiting high-resolution observations. A conference in honor of Raffaele Gratton

LOCATION: Haus Sexten - Via Dolomiti 45, 39030, Sexten

DETAILS

Technological advances in the past three decades have brought on a veritable revolution in observational astronomy.
In particular, ground-based, high-resolution optical observations have allowed the study of resolved stellar populations in our Galaxy, at an unprecedented level of detail.

High-resolution spectrographs, especially when coupled with high-multiplexing capabilities, have allowed the detailed study of atmospheric compositions for large numbers of stars in all Galactic components and in the local group, leading to some key findings, such as the ubiquitousness of multiple populations in Globular Clusters.

The development of high-resolution, extremely stable spectrographs has driven to the first detection of an exoplanet. Additionally, the advent of high-contrast imagers have made possible the direct detection of extrasolar planets.

The European community has played an important role in these areas. Raffaele Gratton has been a pivotal figure in this domain, authoring several foundational works on the study of ancient Galactic Stellar Populations and the detection and characterization of exoplanetary systems. Furthermore, he has played a significant role in the advancement of crucial instrumentation.
This meeting is intended to celebrate his many contributions and accomplishments.

We aim at bringing together experts in the fields of high-resolution observations of resolved Galactic stellar populations and exoplanet detection and characterisation. We will review advancements, examine challenges and open questions, and discuss plans and opportunities offered by the upcoming massive volumes of spectroscopic and imaging data in their corresponding fields.

Submission process

Apply here.

Abstracts received by March 31st will be given full considerations. Later submissions will be considered on a
best effort basis.

Fee details

The conference dinner is included in the fee. Cost for accompanying person is 60 euros. A limited number of fee waivers are available for students and early career researchers.

Interested individuals must apply by March 31st by filling in this form:

https://forms.gle/qGt74fit4KXKaHct9

Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the process in early April.

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ORGANIZERS

SOC:
Angela Bragaglia
Eugenio Carretta
Silvano Desidera
Valentina D’Orazi (co-chair)
Jacopo Farinato
Sara Lucatello (co-chair)
Elisabetta Rigliaco
Alice Zurlo
LOC:
Domenico Barbato
Elena Carolo
Gabriele Columba
Dino Mesa
Elisabetta Rigliaco (chair)