Solar System Formation & Dynamics

The following article discusses the most interesting planetary system (yet) discovered via direct imaging, the HR 8799 system. (Note: link should work on campus, from off-campus follow the link in Susanna Kohler’s email that you should have gotten already.)

The assignment is to write a short (500-1200 characters, which is roughly 100-200 words) paragraph summarizing the article for the general non-specialist public.

Submit your summary via this link (deadline: Thursday 12th September, before class).