About this Research Topic
Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences marks a significant milestone as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, a testament to its unwavering commitment to pioneering research and innovation in the realm of Astronomy and Space Sciences. To honor this achievement, the journal is hosting a conference, "A Decade of Discovery and Advancement - Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences 10th Anniversary." This event serves as a platform for leading experts and researchers from across the globe to convene, exchange ideas, and collectively shape the future trajectory of the field.
The conference will feature a diverse array of topics, reflecting the breadth and depth of advancements in Astronomy and Space Sciences over the past decade. These include:
- Astrobiology and Astrochemistry: From diatomics to building blocks of life: the chemical and biological evolution in space
- Astronomical Instrumentation: New windows on the universe opened by jumps in optical technology innovation
- Astrostatistics: Emergence of Statistics and Machine Learning in Astrophysics
- Cosmology: Dark universe and gravitational waves
- Exoplanets: The discovery of a multitude of exoplanets and the search for habitable worlds
- Extragalactic Astronomy: Galaxies and massive black holes from the earliest cosmic epochs to the cosmic noon
- Fundamental Astronomy: Impact of Gaia and the JWST on precision distance measurements
- Planetary Science: The present and future of planetary exploration
- Space Physics: The Future of Space Physics: Outstanding Questions, New Missions, and the Drive toward Diversity
- Stellar and Solar Physics: What have Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter learned about the helisophere so far?
Distinguished speakers, renowned for their contributions to their respective fields, have lead the conference. These outstanding scientists include Eric Herbst, Pradip Gatkine, Dovi Poznanski, Robert Brandenberger, Michaël Gillon, Gisella Clementini, Athena Coustenis, Michael Liemhon, and Derek Ward-Thompson.
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Keywords: astrobiology, astrochemistry, astronomical instrumentation, astrostatistics, cosmology, exoplanets, extragalactic astronomy, planetary science, space physics, stellar and solar physics
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