Series Overview: From Stars to Planets
The Stellar & Planetary Astronomy (SPA) Chapter presents Stars in Hobart and the 12th Australian Exoplanet Workshop held as a week-long, back-to-back series in the heart of Tasmania. Mid-way through the week, both communities will converge for a combined program. Please see the conference schedule below for full program details.
🌟 Stars in Hobart (SiH)
Continuing the popular "Stars in..." conference series, this opening session focuses on core stellar astrophysics, tracking how stars evolve, operate, and cluster across generations.
Core topics include:
- Asteroseismology, Stellar Activity, and Solar Physics
- Clusters and Stellar Populations
- Stellar Evolution and Supernovae
🪐 Exoplanet Workshop (AEW12)
Shifting focus to planetary systems, AEW12 highlights the rapidly growing field of exoplanetary science, tracing how we discover new worlds and analyse their characteristics.
Core topics include:
- Observational Exoplanet Surveys & Instrumentation
- Atmospheric Characterisation of Distant Worlds
- Host Star Properties & Radial Velocity Refinements
Please review the key dates below and complete the official registration form to secure your spot.
Key Dates & Deadlines
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Abstract Submission Closes: [Insert Date Here]
Conference Dates: 16 – 20 November 2026
Registration Fees
Standard Registration: $0 (Free)
There are no registration fees for this conference series.
Call for Abstracts
We welcome abstract submissions for oral presentations covering core stellar astrophysics, exoplanet discoveries, host star characterisation, star-planet interactions, and more.
Note: Contributing a talk or poster is completely optional. You are more than welcome to register and attend as a non-presenting participant!
If you do wish to present, you can submit your title and abstract directly through the main registration form linked below.
The joint workshops will be held in Hobart, Tasmania. Detailed local and venue information will be announced shortly.
The Venue
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Travel & Accommodation
By Air: Hobart Airport (HBA) is located approximately a 20-minute drive from the city center, with regular flights connecting from all major Australian capital cities.
Lodging: We recommend booking accommodation within the Hobart CBD or waterfront areas for easy access to the venue.
A dedicated social dinner will be held mid-week to celebrate both communities coming together for the joint program day.
Dinner Details
- Date & Time: Wednesday 18 November 2026 (Evening)
- Location: [Insert Venue Name / TBD]
- Ticketing: [Insert price or note if it's included, e.g., Ticketing details and dietary requirement collection will be updated shortly.]
This workshop series is put together by a joint team across the regional stellar and exoplanetary science communities.
Scientific Organising Committee (SOC)
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Local Organising Committee (LOC)
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of our partner organizations and institutions who make this meeting possible.
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