Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias y CSIC, La Laguna
Madrid, 19 de octubre de 2009
We will review advances in the physics and characterization of the lowest mass stars, the most abundant type of stars in our Galaxy, and of the similarly numerous brown dwarfs and free-floating superJupiters. The properties of these substellar objects bridge the gap between those of stars and the giant planets in our Solar System. Recent searches in star forming regions have revealed rich populations of substellar objects. Billions appear to live in our Galaxy. Given their intrinsic low luminosity many remain uncovered, even in the inmediate vicinity of the Sun. The formation process of substellar objects is not fully established yet, but there is increasing evidence that they can form as very low-mass stars do. They can host protoplanetary discs and even harbour giant and rocky planets. There are prospects to discover and even directly image telluric planets around the nearesttiny stars and substellar objects
Michel Mayor 28/10/2009
Acto de Clausura
Brian Schmidt 19/10/2009
Roger Chevalier 21/10/2009
Peter Schneider 21/10/2009
Reinhardt Genzel 20/10/2009
Luis Felipe Rodríguez 20/10/2009
Esteban Domingo 20/10/2009
Jose María Torrelles 20/10/2009
Eduard Salvador 20/10/2009
Xavier Barcons
Rafael Rebollo López 19/10/2009
Michel Mayor 19/10/2009
Mike Brown 19/10/2009
Roberto Gilmozzi 19/10/2009
William Shea 19/10/2009
Inauguración Herederos de Galileo 19/10/2009