📅 2025-11-29 — Session: Developed Python Functions for Mass Calculations in Astronomy
🕒 18:30–18:40
🏷️ Labels: Python, Astronomy, Mass Calculation, MMSN, Planetary Formation
📂 Project: Dev
Session Goal
The session aimed to develop and execute Python functions for calculating the mass of solids, ice, and annuli within specific astronomical units (AU) using the Hayashi Minimum Mass Solar Nebula (MMSN) model.
Key Activities
- Implemented Python code to compute the mass of solids in the range of 1.5 to 5 AU, utilizing the MMSN model with a surface density of ~7 g/cm² at 1 AU and a power law exponent of -1.5.
- Developed functions to calculate mass in Earth mass equivalents and integrated these calculations for piecewise distributions.
- Conducted research queries on planetary formation, migration models, and specific studies related to Jupiter, Uranus, and the Galilean satellites.
Achievements
- Successfully developed and executed Python functions for mass calculations in specified astronomical regions.
- Compiled a list of research queries for further exploration into planetary formation and migration.
Pending Tasks
- Further investigation into the research queries related to planetary formation and migration models, particularly focusing on Jupiter and Uranus.
- Explore observational studies of protoplanetary disk misalignment and warp causes.