H3 – Inter-Division G-H Commission Planetary Nebulae
Description
Planetary nebulae are the spectacular products of low- and intermediate-mass stellar evolution. Understanding their formation and origin is key to understanding fundamental yet highly uncertain physics of single and binary star evolution. The shapes and spectral characteristics of PNe are unique and visible out to great distance. For a long time, the use of PNe as effective probes of stellar populations and galactic dynamics has been very successful. The current symposium is a continuation of a 5year cycle of PN IAU Symposia proposed and organized by the IAU PN WG, based on a continuing stream of interest for this fascinating subject, with connections to stellar evolution, gas and dust chemistry and recycling, stellar population in the Milky Way, in the Local group, and in external galaxies as well.
Under Division
Division G Stars and Stellar Physics
Division H Interstellar Matter and Local Universe
Macquarie University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
North Ryde
Sydney NSW 2109
New South Wales (NSW)
Australia
NCA adherence: Australia
Last updated:
February 22, 2021
European Southern Observatory
ESO
Data Management and Operations Division
Karl-Schwarzschild-Str 2
85748 Garching bei München
Germany
NCA adherence: Germany
Last updated:
March 4, 2021
University of Manchester
School of Physics & Astronomy
Oxford Road
Manchester M13 9PL
United Kingdom
NCA adherence: United Kingdom
Last updated:
November 30, 2021
Organizing Committee