As high-resolution and ultra-high contrast techniques evolve, the power of these studies increases greatly. Most recently, with the study of exoplanetary atmospheres we have greatly enhanced what we can learn about other potentially habitable planetary systems. As we gain more observations we can improve our theoretical models. We work in close collaboration with de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and with SRON in the 'Are we Alone?' project.

Keywords

Exoplanets, young stars, planet formation, protoplanetary discs, atmospheres, Earth-like planets

Facilities

Now: VLT, HST, WHT, large-scale computing

Future: ELT, JWST

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