How solar systems are formed, with Dr. Rajika Kuruwita

To date, we’ve discovered almost 4,300 planets outside of our solar systems.

If all goes to plan, we might one day even visit one of these alien worlds.

But where might we go?

How do planets even form?

How might today’s science fiction one day become reality?

Join us in an informal fireside chat with Dr. Rajika Kuruwita to find out.

Timezone: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne [AEST]

Login Details: Will be sent to registered participants on Wed, 23 Sep, 10 am via email

Suitable Ages: High-School and older

But if you’re a younger Young Star, join us anyway!

Rajika is a Sri Lankan born Australian astrophysicist.

Currently, she is a Postdoctorate Researcher at the Neils Bohr Institute, at the University of Copenhagen, where she is helping us better understand how stars and planets are formed.

Rajika completed her PhD from The Australian National University, at the Mt. Stromlo Observatory. She also holds a Master of Research (majoring in Physics and Astronomy) and a Bachelor of Science (Astronomy and Astrophysics) from Macquarie University.

Outside of her day job as a researcher, Rajika has also created and organized many activities at Mt. Stromlo (ANU) and Macquarie University for the general public and kids to help us better understand how planets and start systems work.

Check out an article Rajika wrote for The Examiner

Follow her on Twitter for her latest insights, at @reggiekuruwita