Research Support Office, Okayama University of Science 
Faculty of Biosphere - Geosphere Science, Department of Biosphere - Geosphere Science
- Associate professor
- Mitsuhiko HONDA
- Research Field
Observational Astronomy, Planet Formation
- Keyword(s)
Protoplanetary disk, Instrument development
- Research theme
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- Observation of protoplanetary disk
- Observation of Solar system minor bodies (comets)
- Development of new astronomical instrument and method
Outline of research activities
How the earth and planets are formed ?
I’m trying to answer this question by observing protoplanetary disks, which is the on-going planet forming site around young stars. Current large telescopes such as Subaru telescope allow us to reaveal the detailed signature of the planet formation process in the protoplanetary disks.
In addition, I’m also involved with the new development of the astronomical instrument and methed.
(Left) Artist’s illustration of the protoplanetary disk around HD142527 star
(Right) Detection of olivine and pyroxene crystals around Hen3-600A star
- Desired cooperation
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- Research on planet formation
- Research on Solar system minor bodies
- Development of new astronomical instrument and method