Asymmetric Planetary Nebulae V Conference,

Asymmetric Planetary Nebulae V

Bowness-on-Windermere
Lake District
United Kingdom
20-25 June 2010

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Introduction

The intricate structures shown by many planetary nebulae have for many years presented one of the most vexing problems in astrophysics. The origin and development of the asymmetries, both on large and small scales, is still not understood. Similar structures are now seen in a variety of circumstellar environments, including nova shells and SN1987A. A common physics acts in these different classes of objects.

The origin of the asymmetries has been sought in, amongst others, the interaction with binary companions and the effect of magnetic fields. Current indications (but subject to revision) are that only binarity provides a plausible origin, but the further development depends on magnetic fields and other aspects.

The rapid development of the field, and the application in many areas of astrophysics, have been the subject of a series of meetings. The next meeting in the series, scheduled for 20-25 June, 2010, will be held in the UK, in Bowness on Windermere in the Lake District. 

Location

For information on the UK's largest national park and the area, see our page here.

Participants

This list will appear at a later date.

Programme

This programme will appear at a later date.

Contact

For more information please contact apn5 [at] jb [dot] man [dot] ac [dot] uk (the organisers)