Upcoming Conference on Exoplanets: "Know Thy Star Know Thy Planet 2"

Attention all space enthusiasts and scientists! The "Know Thy Star Know Thy Planet 2" conference is just around the corner, with regular in-person registration closing on Friday, January 17, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to join this pivotal gathering, where experts will delve deep into the intricate relationship between stars and the planets that orbit them. Remember, if you're interested in the conference dinner, registration for that closes even sooner on Sunday, January 5, 2025!

Reflecting on the success of the inaugural conference in Pasadena, California in 2017, this year’s event promises to elevate our understanding of exoplanets. Since the last meeting, advances in technology and methodology have revolutionized the field of exoplanet discovery. We are equipped like never before to characterize these distant worlds, exploring how stellar variations influence planetary characteristics such as mass, orbit, bulk composition, and atmospheric content.

The week's agenda, scheduled from February 3rd to 7th, 2025 at the prestigious Caltech Campus in Pasadena, will emphasize the latest research and state-of-the-art techniques developed to mitigate the impact of stellar variability on our observations. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading scientists in the field and participate in spirited discussions aimed at furthering our collective understanding of how stars shape the environments of their planets.

Important Dates to Remember:

- January 5, 2025: Deadline for conference dinner registration (optional) - January 17, 2025: Deadline for regular in-person registration - January 31, 2025: Deadline for late in-person registration and virtual registration

For those unable to attend in person, the conference will also feature online streaming to ensure that everyone can participate in this exciting exchange of ideas.

The focus on stellar interactions and their influence on planetary characteristics is crucial, given the growing importance of exoplanet study in the quest for understanding life beyond Earth. This conference is a must-attend event for researchers, students, and anyone fascinated by the search for extraterrestrial life.

Join us as we seek to "Know Thy Star" to better "Know Thy Planet"! For more information on registration and to submit abstracts, please visit the conference website.

Don't miss out on the future of space exploration and the cutting-edge discoveries that await at this significant event! Get ready to expand your horizons and connect with fellow space aficionados!