Main Topics of the Conference

• Evolution of angular momentum: Formation of binary stars and of planetary systems.
• Detection of planetary systems. New techniques and new results.
• Results from the space missions for binary stars and exo-planets.
• Evolution of planetary systems. Stability of planetary systems and planetary migrations.
• Internal structure of planets. Planetary atmospheres.
• Planetary systems in binary stars.
• Unsolved problems in structure and evolution of binary stars.
• Directions for further research in binary stars and exo-planets.
• Zdenek Kopal and his legacy.