Exploring the Origins of Planetary Systems with JWST

Nicole Arulanantham, Space Telescope Science Institute
Newborn stars are surrounded by disks of gas and dust. Within these wide, thin disks, a system of planets can form. The development of material in these disks, building from dust grains to planets, is essentially the origin story for Earth and every other planet. Dr Arulanantham will detail how we use JWST to study the chemistry of these building blocks and explore how they evolve over time.
News from the Universe starts at 3:45
Main talk starts at 8:28
Host: Frank Summers, Space Telescope Science Institute
Recorded live on Tuesday, June 4, 2024
More information: www.stsci.edu/public-lectures
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