The dirty side of astronomy: carbonaceous dust

Since the beginning of modern astronomy, dust has always been considered an obstacle on the path to understanding both nearby and far away phenomena. In this talk I will explain briefly the origin and the life-cycle of carbonaceous dust, introduce to new discoveries and old puzzles and eventually show how dust can be used as a powerful astronomical tool.

 

Fecha: 
24/03/2011 - 13:00
Conferenciante: 
Alessandra Candian
Filiación: 
University of Nottingham, UK


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