About the School
The spring school “Tracking the evolution of planetary systems and planets” which is co-organised by the COST Action “The birth of solar systems” and the European Astrobiology Institute (EAI) will be taking place from 15th to 22nd April 2026 at Liblice Castle, Czech Republic. It aims to give attendees a thorough introduction into the formation of protoplanetary disks, planetary systems and planets with the focus on observational, experimental and theoretical methods to investigate the associated processes. The school is open to students, teachers and scientists. Bursaries are available for early career scientists and students affiliated to institution in most European (not only EU!) countries (see a list here) covering the vast majority of costs for meals and accommodation are available. The lectures will cover the following programme points:
- Main physical and chemical processes in the evolution of protoplanetary disks and early planetary systems
- Molecules and the dynamic evolution of discs and planetary sstems
- The role of grains and ices in protoplanetary disks and their evolution
- Observation of grains and ices in protoplanetary disks
- Formation of planets via accretion
- Planet-disc interaction
- Molecular abundance in protoplanetary discs and dependence on different parameters
- Laboratory methods investigating chemical processes relevant under planet formation:
- Modelling of reaction networks in planet formation
- Atomic and molecular spectra (IR and optical) for astronomic observations.
- Evolution and chemistry of Exoplanet atmospheres
- Molecular observations of exoplanet atmospheres with
- Architecture of exoplanetary systems from the perspective of observer
- Observations at Ondrejov
- Using JWST observations of molecules in disks and exoplanets as indicators of properties of disks and planets
- Poster sessions
- Discussions
- Excursion: Prague for astronomers
Registration Information
There will be no registration fee for the event but participants will have to pay for their own accommodation and lodging (which are very reasonably priced). Bursaries for people from COST countries are available. For application, registration, accommodation and meal prices please check the Application and Registration page. Liblice Caste is a top-renovated Baroque Castle and only a 40 minutes drivefrom Prague Vaclav Havel Airport. To find how to get the Liblice Castle please access the Venue & Access Page. Information about the programme can be found here (link to Programme page). If you have further questions please contact the organisers. We are looking forward to welcoming you at Liblice Castle!
