Graz becomes the center of planetary research in Europe in 2029
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The city of Graz will become the European center of planetary science in September 2029. This was announced by the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). From 9 to 14 September 2029, researchers working in the field of planetary science will meet there.
The event is supported by the Institute for Space Research (IWF) of the ÖAW. The IWF is based in Graz and has been researching outer space and our solar system for many years. The meeting highlights the importance of Austria as a research location in this field.
For science, such a meeting is important because new results are presented and discussed there. In addition, researchers from different countries can collaborate and make contacts. For Graz, this means that the city will receive more international attention in the coming years.
Planetary research is an important part of space science. It helps to better understand the formation and development of planets. Further details about the exact program of the event have not yet been published in the original announcement.
Sources: Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften
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