The formation of stars and planets [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Prof Mark John Wardle; Dr Raquel Salmeron

Brief description This project will identify the mechanisms that create stars and planets, providing a sound basis for studying the birth of planetary systems with next-generation telescopes. It will maintain Australia's position at the forefront of astronomy and the advanced computational methods we shall develop will have applications in many other fields.

Funding Amount $321,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects