By Dr Andrew Marshall-Lee, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium.

ABSTRACT

This talk will give an overview of all the processes that formed the Solar System as we know it, from the protoplanetary disc, through the formation of the planets and minor bodies, the movements of the planets relative to each other, and how we ended up with what we have now.. 

   I will be discussing the processes that formed our solar system and the history of the planets, and other objects up to the modern day. There’ll be discussion as well on my research which is focused on asteroids (no maths I promise). I will then talk about citizen science projects people can do at home and the equipment they would need.. These are observation projects that I am doing and would like to get the involvement of the community with. Especially as it could lead to publications (though I don’t want to promise the world!) if there are successful observations. 

Brief Bio: 

I am a 4^th year PhD student and telescope technician at Armagh Observatory, my research is on the orbital dynamics, and origins of grouped asteroids.